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tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/833204098Grazing crops is money in the bankWed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/grazing-crops-is-money-in-the-bank
00:13:37Grains Research and Development CorporationnoNew research by CSIRO has revealed that grazing crops can add up to $1000 per hectare to a farm’s bottom line.
With high livestock prices, dual purpose cropping has many advantages, both direct and indirect, including filling the winter feed gap and allowing extra spring pasture growth.
On this podcast, CSIRO’s Lindsay Bell outlines those benefits.
Contact:
Lindsay Bell
Lindsay.bell@csiro.au
Useful resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/03/dual-purpose-crops-direct-and-indirect-contributions-to-profitNew research by CSIRO has revealed that grazing c…New research by CSIRO has revealed that grazing crops can add up to $1000 per hectare to a farm’s bottom line.
With high livestock prices, dual purpose cropping has many advantages, both direct and indirect, including filling the winter feed gap and allowing extra spring pasture growth.
On this podcast, CSIRO’s Lindsay Bell outlines those benefits.
Contact:
Lindsay Bell
Lindsay.bell@csiro.au
Useful resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/03/dual-purpose-crops-direct-and-indirect-contributions-to-profittag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/833202466Septoria Tritici Blotch emerges once againWed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/septoria-tritici-blotch-emerges-once-again
00:06:00Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSeptoria Tritici Blotch has re-emerged as a disease that growers in the southern region should watch out for.
Septoria Tritici Blotch is a foliar disease in wheat and was last most prevalent during wet years in the 1970’s.
On this podcast, Agriculture Victoria plant pathologist, Grant Hollaway explains the management of a disease that many growers may not have seen before.
Contact:
Grant.hollaway@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Useful resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/septoria-tritici-blotch-of-wheat,-management-strategies-for-the-medium-and-low-rainfall-zones-of-south-east-australiaSeptoria Tritici Blotch has re-emerged as a disea…Septoria Tritici Blotch has re-emerged as a disease that growers in the southern region should watch out for.
Septoria Tritici Blotch is a foliar disease in wheat and was last most prevalent during wet years in the 1970’s.
On this podcast, Agriculture Victoria plant pathologist, Grant Hollaway explains the management of a disease that many growers may not have seen before.
Contact:
Grant.hollaway@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Useful resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/septoria-tritici-blotch-of-wheat,-management-strategies-for-the-medium-and-low-rainfall-zones-of-south-east-australiatag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829418422Soil Testing Plant Tissue Testing And Nutrition BudgetingThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/soil-testing-plant-tissue-testing-and-nutrition-budgeting
00:18:53Grains Research and Development CorporationnoZoning areas within a paddock depending on soil characteristics such as soil nutrition, soil type and performance can help growers make smarter fertiliser decisions to optimise yield and maximise profit for the season ahead.
That is one of the key themes discussed in a new Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) podcast on zoning and data management by Nutrien Ag Solutions pecision ag specialist Daniel Bell, Cropfacts consultant Harm van Rees and Agronomy Solutions director Sean Mason.
The podcast discusses research findings arising out of the GRDC investment ‘Using soil and plant testing data to better inform nutrient management and optimise fertiliser investments for grain growers in the southern region’, which is focused on increasing growers’ use of soil and plant testing data to better inform their fertiliser decision making.Zoning areas within a paddock depending on soil c…Zoning areas within a paddock depending on soil characteristics such as soil nutrition, soil type and performance can help growers make smarter fertiliser decisions to optimise yield and maximise profit for the season ahead.
That is one of the key themes discussed in a new Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) podcast on zoning and data management by Nutrien Ag Solutions pecision ag specialist Daniel Bell, Cropfacts consultant Harm van Rees and Agronomy Solutions director Sean Mason.
The podcast discusses research findings arising out of the GRDC investment ‘Using soil and plant testing data to better inform nutrient management and optimise fertiliser investments for grain growers in the southern region’, which is focused on increasing growers’ use of soil and plant testing data to better inform their fertiliser decision making.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829408327Pre Sowing Tips For Soil NutritionThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/pre-sowing-tips-for-soil-nutrition
00:12:13Grains Research and Development CorporationnoUnderstanding the amount of nitrogen already available in the soil prior to developing a nutrient budget will help growers to optimise yield and maximise profit for the season ahead.
That is one of the key themes discussed in a new Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) podcast on nutrient budgeting by Cropfacts consultant Harm van Rees, Norton Agronomic director Robert Norton and Agronomy Solutions director Sean Mason.
The podcast discusses research findings arising out of the GRDC investment ‘Using soil and plant testing data to better inform nutrient management and optimise fertiliser investments for grain growers in the southern region’, which is focused on increasing growers’ use of soil and plant testing data to better inform their fertiliser decision-making.Understanding the amount of nitrogen already avai…Understanding the amount of nitrogen already available in the soil prior to developing a nutrient budget will help growers to optimise yield and maximise profit for the season ahead.
That is one of the key themes discussed in a new Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) podcast on nutrient budgeting by Cropfacts consultant Harm van Rees, Norton Agronomic director Robert Norton and Agronomy Solutions director Sean Mason.
The podcast discusses research findings arising out of the GRDC investment ‘Using soil and plant testing data to better inform nutrient management and optimise fertiliser investments for grain growers in the southern region’, which is focused on increasing growers’ use of soil and plant testing data to better inform their fertiliser decision-making.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/828815305Shining The Spotlight On Yellow Sandplain SoilsWed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/shining-the-spotlight-on-yellow-sandplain-soils
00:07:19Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGoomalling grower Rob Dempster is confident the production potential from yellow sandplain soils on his family’s property can be “unlocked” to become an asset – especially in dry seasons.
Rob’s confidence stems from his involvement in a series of research trials on his property, investigating the impacts of a range of soil-inversion and deep-tillage tactics on crop performance.
In this podcast, Rob discusses the trial findings in more detail and the deep-tillage tactics that have boosted the productivity of his yellow sandplain soils.
The research was conducted by consultancy group agVivo Pty Ltd, with GRDC investment and support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
More information:
Rob Dempster
rnjdempster@gmail.com
Tim Boyes, agVivo Pty Ltd
tim.boyes@agvivo.com.au
Additional resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/one-way-plough-shows-promise-with-deep-ripping
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/spending-on-sandplain-soils-can-pay-offGoomalling grower Rob Dempster is confident the p…Goomalling grower Rob Dempster is confident the production potential from yellow sandplain soils on his family’s property can be “unlocked” to become an asset – especially in dry seasons.
Rob’s confidence stems from his involvement in a series of research trials on his property, investigating the impacts of a range of soil-inversion and deep-tillage tactics on crop performance.
In this podcast, Rob discusses the trial findings in more detail and the deep-tillage tactics that have boosted the productivity of his yellow sandplain soils.
The research was conducted by consultancy group agVivo Pty Ltd, with GRDC investment and support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
More information:
Rob Dempster
rnjdempster@gmail.com
Tim Boyes, agVivo Pty Ltd
tim.boyes@agvivo.com.au
Additional resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/one-way-plough-shows-promise-with-deep-ripping
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/spending-on-sandplain-soils-can-pay-offtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/828807502Heightened risk of Ascochyta Blight in chickpeas in 2020Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/heightened-risk-of-ascochyta-blight-in-chickpeas-in-2020
00:13:23Grains Research and Development CorporationnoChickpea growers have been cautioned to recognise the potential for an increased risk of Ascochyta Blight in chickpeas in 2020.
NSW DPI senior plant pathologist, Kevin Moore warns that Ascochtya inoculum will still be present in chickpea residue that is several years old.
A new fact sheet focusing on management options in 2020 is now available to growers and advisers.
Contact:
Kevin Moore
Kevin.moore@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Useful resources:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/1220271/managing-ascochyta-blight-in-chickpeas-in-2020.pdfChickpea growers have been cautioned to recognise…Chickpea growers have been cautioned to recognise the potential for an increased risk of Ascochyta Blight in chickpeas in 2020.
NSW DPI senior plant pathologist, Kevin Moore warns that Ascochtya inoculum will still be present in chickpea residue that is several years old.
A new fact sheet focusing on management options in 2020 is now available to growers and advisers.
Contact:
Kevin Moore
Kevin.moore@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Useful resources:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/1220271/managing-ascochyta-blight-in-chickpeas-in-2020.pdftag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/824274628Step change gains hoped for in new pulse researchWed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/step-change-gains-hoped-for-in-new-pulse-research
00:11:19Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA new joint GRDC and Victorian Government investment is looking to identify step changes in the productivity of pulse crops in the southern region.
Researchers believe productivity improvements of ten percent could be achieved over the life of the project.
On this podcast, Agriculture Victoria research scientist, Garry Rosewarne describes the type and scale of the research that is being undertaken.
Contact:
Garry Rosewarne
Garry.rosewarne@agriculture.vic.gov.auA new joint GRDC and Victorian Government investm…A new joint GRDC and Victorian Government investment is looking to identify step changes in the productivity of pulse crops in the southern region.
Researchers believe productivity improvements of ten percent could be achieved over the life of the project.
On this podcast, Agriculture Victoria research scientist, Garry Rosewarne describes the type and scale of the research that is being undertaken.
Contact:
Garry Rosewarne
Garry.rosewarne@agriculture.vic.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/824266543Taking bugs out of the systemWed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/taking-bugs-out-of-the-system
00:14:49Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFarming is a risky business. Some risks are in the lap of the gods, but some risks are well within your control – or at least until they get out of control. On this podcast, Paul Umina from cesar has a very sober message for grain growers.
The risk is getting greater that farmers will lose control of their ability to control pests in their crops, unless resistance management strategies are more widely adopted.
This is a very candid interview from one of Australia’s leading crop pest experts.
Contact:
Paul Umina
pumina@unimelb.edu.au
Useful resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/resistance-management-strategy-for-helicoverpa-armigera-in-australian-grains
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/07/grdc-fs-greenpeachaphid
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2018/06/resistance-management-strategy-for-the-redlegged-earth-mite-in-australian-grains-and-pastures
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2017/06/resistance-management-strategy-for-diamondback-moth-in-australian-canolaFarming is a risky business. Some risks are in th…Farming is a risky business. Some risks are in the lap of the gods, but some risks are well within your control – or at least until they get out of control. On this podcast, Paul Umina from cesar has a very sober message for grain growers.
The risk is getting greater that farmers will lose control of their ability to control pests in their crops, unless resistance management strategies are more widely adopted.
This is a very candid interview from one of Australia’s leading crop pest experts.
Contact:
Paul Umina
pumina@unimelb.edu.au
Useful resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/resistance-management-strategy-for-helicoverpa-armigera-in-australian-grains
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/07/grdc-fs-greenpeachaphid
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2018/06/resistance-management-strategy-for-the-redlegged-earth-mite-in-australian-grains-and-pastures
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2017/06/resistance-management-strategy-for-diamondback-moth-in-australian-canolatag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/819290683Crop Responses From Tillage Tactics To Combat Soil ConstraintsWed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crop-responses-from-tillage-tactics-to-combat-soil-constraints
00:08:36Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA two-year research trail is underway to assess several strategic/deep tillage options to help Address sandplain soil constraints such as subsoil compaction, water-repellence and acidity.
In this podcast we explore this topic in more detail and the what the research is saying so far. We are joined by agVivo agronomist consultant Tim Boyes who is running the research trials at Goomalling in WA.A two-year research trail is underway to assess s…A two-year research trail is underway to assess several strategic/deep tillage options to help Address sandplain soil constraints such as subsoil compaction, water-repellence and acidity.
In this podcast we explore this topic in more detail and the what the research is saying so far. We are joined by agVivo agronomist consultant Tim Boyes who is running the research trials at Goomalling in WA.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/819267202Hugh Beckie - new man at the weed resistance helmWed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/hugh-beckie-new-man-at-the-weed-resistance-helm
00:14:28Grains Research and Development CorporationnoMeet the man who is leading the way to reducing the impact of herbicide resistance in Australia. Canadian, Hugh Beckie has a long history with herbicide resistance both as a scientist and as a farmer.
Hugh has a keen interest in applied science. He wants to know that solutions to herbicide resistance will work on your farm. Listen to his story here.
Contact:
Hugh.beckie@uwa.edu.auMeet the man who is leading the way to reducing t…Meet the man who is leading the way to reducing the impact of herbicide resistance in Australia. Canadian, Hugh Beckie has a long history with herbicide resistance both as a scientist and as a farmer.
Hugh has a keen interest in applied science. He wants to know that solutions to herbicide resistance will work on your farm. Listen to his story here.
Contact:
Hugh.beckie@uwa.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814598068Maximum Residue LimitsWed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/maximum-residue-limits
00:13:40Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGiven the changing nature of market regulations, all stakeholders along the supply chain need to be aware of market requirements in relation to MRLs.
Given the implications of incorrect chemical use, there is a need for greater transparency and understanding by growers and their advisors of the impact of chemical use on market access.
Contact:
Gerard McMullen, Chair, National Working Party on Grain Protection
76 Bruce Street, Coburg, VIC, 3058
0419 156 065
gerardmcmullen@optusnet.com.au
Gordon Cumming, GRDC Chemical Regulation Manager
214 Herries Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
0428 637 642
gordon.cumming@grdc.com.au
Resources:
Perth 2020 Update Paper:
• On-farm Stewardship Guide ‘Growing Australian Grain’ http://grainsguide.grainproducers.com.au
• National Working Party on Grain Protection www.graintrade.org.au/nwpgp
• National Residue Survey https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/food/nrs
• APVMA https://apvma.gov.auGiven the changing nature of market regulations, …Given the changing nature of market regulations, all stakeholders along the supply chain need to be aware of market requirements in relation to MRLs.
Given the implications of incorrect chemical use, there is a need for greater transparency and understanding by growers and their advisors of the impact of chemical use on market access.
Contact:
Gerard McMullen, Chair, National Working Party on Grain Protection
76 Bruce Street, Coburg, VIC, 3058
0419 156 065
gerardmcmullen@optusnet.com.au
Gordon Cumming, GRDC Chemical Regulation Manager
214 Herries Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
0428 637 642
gordon.cumming@grdc.com.au
Resources:
Perth 2020 Update Paper:
• On-farm Stewardship Guide ‘Growing Australian Grain’ http://grainsguide.grainproducers.com.au
• National Working Party on Grain Protection www.graintrade.org.au/nwpgp
• National Residue Survey https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/food/nrs
• APVMA https://apvma.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814592518Chemical regulation in European agriculture – a look at the impactsWed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/chemical-regulation-in-european-agriculture-a-look-at-the-impacts
00:14:53Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFor a long time the European Union has been known as the home of tough regulation of farm chemicals. Several chemicals in common use in Australia are now banned or soon will be in some jurisdictions – something that is likely to surprise many Australian growers.
So what has been the impact of regulation on the development of new chemistries? And will technology fill the void left by those pesticides now leaving the European marketplace? On this podcast we speak with British farm consultant, Keith Norman.For a long time the European Union has been known…For a long time the European Union has been known as the home of tough regulation of farm chemicals. Several chemicals in common use in Australia are now banned or soon will be in some jurisdictions – something that is likely to surprise many Australian growers.
So what has been the impact of regulation on the development of new chemistries? And will technology fill the void left by those pesticides now leaving the European marketplace? On this podcast we speak with British farm consultant, Keith Norman.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810266089Becoming a trusted adviserWed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/becoming-a-trusted-adviser
00:09:20Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe role of an agronomist is unique. At one end of the scale is simply working to sell a product, while at the other end of a scale is being a trusted advisor to clients. What does it take to become a trusted advisor, what skills are needed and what commitment required? And should you be a trusted advisor to every client?
Contact:
Dennis Hoiberg
Dennis.hoiberg@lessonslearntconsulting.com
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/getting-to-the-trusted-advisor-grower-relationshipThe role of an agronomist is unique. At one end o…The role of an agronomist is unique. At one end of the scale is simply working to sell a product, while at the other end of a scale is being a trusted advisor to clients. What does it take to become a trusted advisor, what skills are needed and what commitment required? And should you be a trusted advisor to every client?
Contact:
Dennis Hoiberg
Dennis.hoiberg@lessonslearntconsulting.com
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/getting-to-the-trusted-advisor-grower-relationshiptag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/809519029Crown Rot Fact Sheets detail latest research findingsWed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crown-rot-fact-sheets-detail-latest-research-findings
00:11:38Grains Research and Development CorporationnoNew region specific fact sheets detailing the latest research into Crown Rot Fact Sheets are now available for farmers and their advisers.
The fact sheets are the result of more than six years of research and detail the very latest information on detecting the disease and limiting losses.
On this podcast Agriculture Victoria Senior Plant Pathologist, Grant Hollaway discusses the disease and some recent developments on controlling its impact.
Contact:
Grant Hollaway
grant.hollaway@ecodev.vic.gov.auNew region specific fact sheets detailing the lat…New region specific fact sheets detailing the latest research into Crown Rot Fact Sheets are now available for farmers and their advisers.
The fact sheets are the result of more than six years of research and detail the very latest information on detecting the disease and limiting losses.
On this podcast Agriculture Victoria Senior Plant Pathologist, Grant Hollaway discusses the disease and some recent developments on controlling its impact.
Contact:
Grant Hollaway
grant.hollaway@ecodev.vic.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805911535In Season AssessmentFri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/in-season-assessment
00:09:02Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAn important role of pulse crops is nitrogen fixation, and key to that process are nodules – what are they and why do growers need to know more about them?An important role of pulse crops is nitrogen fixa…An important role of pulse crops is nitrogen fixation, and key to that process are nodules – what are they and why do growers need to know more about them?tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805910749Acid SoilsFri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/acid-soils
00:08:58Grains Research and Development CorporationnoRhizobia are microbes that play an important role in nitrogen fixation in pasture and pulse legumes, but acid soils can have a big impact on the success of rhizobia.Rhizobia are microbes that play an important role…Rhizobia are microbes that play an important role in nitrogen fixation in pasture and pulse legumes, but acid soils can have a big impact on the success of rhizobia.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805909630Dry SowingFri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/dry-sowing
00:06:52Grains Research and Development CorporationnoDry sowing pulse crops is the norm rather than the exception today, however, maximising nitrogen fixation is dependent on a number of factors.Dry sowing pulse crops is the norm rather than th…Dry sowing pulse crops is the norm rather than the exception today, however, maximising nitrogen fixation is dependent on a number of factors.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805905058Introduction and Pre Sowing InnoculationFri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/introduction-and-pre-sowing-innoculation
00:12:16Grains Research and Development CorporationnoRhizobium is a tiny microbe with a big dollar impact. Ensuring this beneficial soil bacteria has an optimal effect requires a number of key conditions.Rhizobium is a tiny microbe with a big dollar imp…Rhizobium is a tiny microbe with a big dollar impact. Ensuring this beneficial soil bacteria has an optimal effect requires a number of key conditions.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/804313195The future of agricultureWed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/the-future-of-agriculture
00:13:27Grains Research and Development CorporationnoLike any other industry, agriculture needs to know where it’s going so it can create a pathway to the future. That’s where deep thinkers like Professor Tim Reeves comes into play.
On this podcast Tim addresses the big issue facing agriculture right now – a doubling of production with the same amount of water and land and doing it sustainably.
Contact:
Professor Tim Reeves
t.reeves@unimelb.edu.au
Link:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/is-sustainable-intensification-of-cropping-systems-achievableLike any other industry, agriculture needs to kno…Like any other industry, agriculture needs to know where it’s going so it can create a pathway to the future. That’s where deep thinkers like Professor Tim Reeves comes into play.
On this podcast Tim addresses the big issue facing agriculture right now – a doubling of production with the same amount of water and land and doing it sustainably.
Contact:
Professor Tim Reeves
t.reeves@unimelb.edu.au
Link:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/is-sustainable-intensification-of-cropping-systems-achievabletag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/804288811Keeping one step ahead of fungicide resistance means setting a fast paceWed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/keeping-one-step-ahead-of-fungicide-resistance-means-setting-a-fast-pace
00:11:03Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe speed at which fungicide resistance can develop leaves no room for complacency. For example there are examples where spot form of net blotch has developed resistance in just one or two seasons.
On this podcast Fran Lopez Ruiz from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management gives details of research which proves that some fungal diseases can start independently of the normal disease spread mechanisms, and also describes a recent discovery of a double mutant population which is resistant to two modes of action.
Contact:
Fran Lopez Ruiz
Fran.Lopezruiz@curtin.edu.auThe speed at which fungicide resistance can devel…The speed at which fungicide resistance can develop leaves no room for complacency. For example there are examples where spot form of net blotch has developed resistance in just one or two seasons.
On this podcast Fran Lopez Ruiz from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management gives details of research which proves that some fungal diseases can start independently of the normal disease spread mechanisms, and also describes a recent discovery of a double mutant population which is resistant to two modes of action.
Contact:
Fran Lopez Ruiz
Fran.Lopezruiz@curtin.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/798959866Grazing by numbersWed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/grazing-by-numbers
00:15:56Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGrazing dual purpose crops can be very profitable with high livestock prices. So doing it well quickly translates into extra dollars on the bottom line.
Farm advisor, David Harbison says getting the fundamentals right takes planning and active management, with the result being significant shifts in profitability.
Contact:
David Harbison
dragriculture@activ8.net.au
Useful information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/wire,-water-and-grazing-management-in-dual-purpose-cropsGrazing dual purpose crops can be very profitable…Grazing dual purpose crops can be very profitable with high livestock prices. So doing it well quickly translates into extra dollars on the bottom line.
Farm advisor, David Harbison says getting the fundamentals right takes planning and active management, with the result being significant shifts in profitability.
Contact:
David Harbison
dragriculture@activ8.net.au
Useful information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/wire,-water-and-grazing-management-in-dual-purpose-cropstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/798951256Test for beet western yellows virusWed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/test-for-beet-western-yellows-virus
00:13:42Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGrowers and advisers are urged to go beyond a visual inspection of crops to determine the exact cause of ill-thrift in a crop.
Research that followed the devastating impact of beet western yellows virus in 2014 canola crops in South Australia has thrown up some anomalies causing scientists to urge more precision when it comes to diagnosing potential crop disease.
Contact:
Piotr Trebicki
piotr.trebicki@agriculture.vic.gov.auGrowers and advisers are urged to go beyond a vis…Growers and advisers are urged to go beyond a visual inspection of crops to determine the exact cause of ill-thrift in a crop.
Research that followed the devastating impact of beet western yellows virus in 2014 canola crops in South Australia has thrown up some anomalies causing scientists to urge more precision when it comes to diagnosing potential crop disease.
Contact:
Piotr Trebicki
piotr.trebicki@agriculture.vic.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793562527Digital Soil MappingWed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/digital-soil-mapping
00:17:19Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAt the 2020 Grains Research Update at Goondiwindi digital soil mapping specialist Ed Jones from the University of Sydney, gave a presentation on mapping soil properties and their impact on yield.
It’s what in the near future will become the way growers and their advisors calculate what management a paddock, or section of a paddock needs to increase crop yield and maximise grower profit.
The technique uses data from multiple sources, applies machine learning and delivers recommendations in weeks that until recently took decades to record, digest, trial and apply.
Contact:
Edward Jones
Sydney Institute of Agriculture & Precision Agriculture Laboratory, The University of Sydney, Level 1, 1 Central Ave, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015
Ph: 02 8627 1109
Email: edward.jones@sydney.edu.auAt the 2020 Grains Research Update at Goondiwindi…At the 2020 Grains Research Update at Goondiwindi digital soil mapping specialist Ed Jones from the University of Sydney, gave a presentation on mapping soil properties and their impact on yield.
It’s what in the near future will become the way growers and their advisors calculate what management a paddock, or section of a paddock needs to increase crop yield and maximise grower profit.
The technique uses data from multiple sources, applies machine learning and delivers recommendations in weeks that until recently took decades to record, digest, trial and apply.
Contact:
Edward Jones
Sydney Institute of Agriculture & Precision Agriculture Laboratory, The University of Sydney, Level 1, 1 Central Ave, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015
Ph: 02 8627 1109
Email: edward.jones@sydney.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793551904Bait, Bash Or Burn – Latest Advice On Snail ControlWed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/bait-bash-or-burn-latest-advice-on-snail-control
00:15:14Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSnails are one of those pests that can’t be controlled by any one tool – but a significant amount of research is happening across the country to give growers effective control options. In this podcast,
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) entomologist Helen Brodie shares the latest research findings and insight on controlling snail populations.
More Information:
Helen Brodie
helen.brodie@sa.gov.au
Resources:
• Update paper – Snail Management – Learnings from recent studies: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/snail-management-learnings-from-recent-studies
• Autumn is the best time to bait snails https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2020/april/autumn-is-the-time-to-bait-snails
• GRDC Snail bait application factsheet https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/01/snail-bait-applicationSnails are one of those pests that can’t be contr…Snails are one of those pests that can’t be controlled by any one tool – but a significant amount of research is happening across the country to give growers effective control options. In this podcast,
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) entomologist Helen Brodie shares the latest research findings and insight on controlling snail populations.
More Information:
Helen Brodie
helen.brodie@sa.gov.au
Resources:
• Update paper – Snail Management – Learnings from recent studies: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/snail-management-learnings-from-recent-studies
• Autumn is the best time to bait snails https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2020/april/autumn-is-the-time-to-bait-snails
• GRDC Snail bait application factsheet https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/01/snail-bait-applicationtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788013772Early sown canola digs deepWed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/early-sown-canola-digs-deep
00:10:50Grains Research and Development CorporationnoNew research has shown just how deep canola roots will travel in their search for moisture late in the season. Trials have shown that there are significant yield advantages from early sown canbola that experiences a dry finish. But there are trade offs.
In this podcast CSIRO’s John Kirkegaard reveals just how low canola roots go and the benefits that can be derived from early sown canola.
Contact:
John Kirkegaard, CSIRO
John.kirkegaard@csiro.auNew research has shown just how deep canola roots…New research has shown just how deep canola roots will travel in their search for moisture late in the season. Trials have shown that there are significant yield advantages from early sown canbola that experiences a dry finish. But there are trade offs.
In this podcast CSIRO’s John Kirkegaard reveals just how low canola roots go and the benefits that can be derived from early sown canola.
Contact:
John Kirkegaard, CSIRO
John.kirkegaard@csiro.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788006302A Growers Perspective On Micronutrient Foliar ApplicationWed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/a-growers-perspective-on-micronutrient-foliar-application
00:07:09Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA grain grower survey conducted across 25 farm businesses in Western Australia’s northern agricultural region found the majority considered their cereal crop yields were being adversely affected by the inefficient use of micronutrients.
In this podcast, grower Dylan Hirsch, based at Latham in WA, talks us through this survey and the broader GRDC investment behind it.
The investment is a two-year project that aims to identify the requirements for, and benefits of, micronutrient foliar application in medium-to-low rainfall areas of WA’s Northern Agricultural Region.
The research project is led by Western Australian grain grower group, the Liebe Group, in partnership with Murdoch University. Mr Hirsch is a member of the research group.
Contact:
Dylan Hirsch
dylanhirsch@gmail.com
Resources:
• Managing micronutrient deficiencies video:
https://youtu.be/2CfXK8aJI7I
• Micronutrients and trace elements GRDC factsheet:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2013/11/grdc-fs-cropnutrition-micronutrientsA grain grower survey conducted across 25 farm bu…A grain grower survey conducted across 25 farm businesses in Western Australia’s northern agricultural region found the majority considered their cereal crop yields were being adversely affected by the inefficient use of micronutrients.
In this podcast, grower Dylan Hirsch, based at Latham in WA, talks us through this survey and the broader GRDC investment behind it.
The investment is a two-year project that aims to identify the requirements for, and benefits of, micronutrient foliar application in medium-to-low rainfall areas of WA’s Northern Agricultural Region.
The research project is led by Western Australian grain grower group, the Liebe Group, in partnership with Murdoch University. Mr Hirsch is a member of the research group.
Contact:
Dylan Hirsch
dylanhirsch@gmail.com
Resources:
• Managing micronutrient deficiencies video:
https://youtu.be/2CfXK8aJI7I
• Micronutrients and trace elements GRDC factsheet:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2013/11/grdc-fs-cropnutrition-micronutrientstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/783344518Controlled Traffic Farming in Low Rainfall Zones of southeastern AustraliaWed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/using-micronutrients-to-boost-profits-in-medium-rainfall-zone-systems-1
00:13:44Grains Research and Development CorporationnoControlled Traffic Farming is in simple terms driving your heavy vehicles on the same wheel tracks every time you’re in the paddock.
In Australia’s southeastern grain growing region Controlled Traffic Farming has been widely adopted in high and medium rainfall zones but not so much in low rainfall zones.
With investment from the GRDC a research project was undertaken to find out why this farming system was not being adopted in Low Rainfall Zones and if there are benefits in doing so - and there are!
Contact:
Nigel Wilhelm | Farming Systems Leader
Affiliate-Senior Lecturer, The University of Adelaide
South Australian Research and Development Institute - SARDI |
Primary Industries and Regions SA - PIRSA
Government of South Australia | Building 11A, Hartley Grove, Waite Research Precinct, Urrbrae 5064
GPO Box 1671 Adelaide SA 5001 | DX number
P: +61 8 303 9353 | M: + 61 407 185 501 | W: www.pir.sa.gov.au/research
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/CTF-in-LRZControlled Traffic Farming is in simple terms dri…Controlled Traffic Farming is in simple terms driving your heavy vehicles on the same wheel tracks every time you’re in the paddock.
In Australia’s southeastern grain growing region Controlled Traffic Farming has been widely adopted in high and medium rainfall zones but not so much in low rainfall zones.
With investment from the GRDC a research project was undertaken to find out why this farming system was not being adopted in Low Rainfall Zones and if there are benefits in doing so - and there are!
Contact:
Nigel Wilhelm | Farming Systems Leader
Affiliate-Senior Lecturer, The University of Adelaide
South Australian Research and Development Institute - SARDI |
Primary Industries and Regions SA - PIRSA
Government of South Australia | Building 11A, Hartley Grove, Waite Research Precinct, Urrbrae 5064
GPO Box 1671 Adelaide SA 5001 | DX number
P: +61 8 303 9353 | M: + 61 407 185 501 | W: www.pir.sa.gov.au/research
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/CTF-in-LRZtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/783296257Using Micronutrients To Boost Profits In Medium Rainfall Zone SystemsWed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/using-micronutrients-to-boost-profits-in-medium-rainfall-zone-systems
00:08:30Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe GRDC has invested in a two-year project that aims to identify the requirements for, and benefits of, micronutrient foliar application in medium-to-low rainfall areas of WA’s Northern Agricultural Region.
The research project is led by Western Australian grain grower group, the Liebe Group, in partnership with Murdoch University.
Murdoch University’s Professor Richard Bell talks us though the research and what it means for growers.
Contact:
Richard Bell
R.Bell@murdoch.edu.au
Resources:
• Managing micronutrient deficiencies video https://youtu.be/2CfXK8aJI7I
• Micronutrients and trace elements GRDC factsheet https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2013/11/grdc-fs-cropnutrition-micronutrientsThe GRDC has invested in a two-year project that …The GRDC has invested in a two-year project that aims to identify the requirements for, and benefits of, micronutrient foliar application in medium-to-low rainfall areas of WA’s Northern Agricultural Region.
The research project is led by Western Australian grain grower group, the Liebe Group, in partnership with Murdoch University.
Murdoch University’s Professor Richard Bell talks us though the research and what it means for growers.
Contact:
Richard Bell
R.Bell@murdoch.edu.au
Resources:
• Managing micronutrient deficiencies video https://youtu.be/2CfXK8aJI7I
• Micronutrients and trace elements GRDC factsheet https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2013/11/grdc-fs-cropnutrition-micronutrientstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/778074430Ironstone Gravel SoilsWed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/ironstone-gravel-soils
00:10:34Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIronstone gravels are important cropping soils and a better understanding about the mineralogy and physical characteristics of these soils, especially their soil moisture holding capacity and high rates of phosphorus ‘fixation’ is urgently required.
So the GRDC has invested in new research, led by the University of Western Australia, to study and understand these soils to help growers maximise crop productivity from these soils.
Contact:
Dr Matthias Leopold
The University of Western Australia
School of Agriculture and Environment (M087)
35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY WA 6009, Australia
+61-(0)8-6488-2769
matthias.leopold@uwa.edu.auIronstone gravels are important cropping soils an…Ironstone gravels are important cropping soils and a better understanding about the mineralogy and physical characteristics of these soils, especially their soil moisture holding capacity and high rates of phosphorus ‘fixation’ is urgently required.
So the GRDC has invested in new research, led by the University of Western Australia, to study and understand these soils to help growers maximise crop productivity from these soils.
Contact:
Dr Matthias Leopold
The University of Western Australia
School of Agriculture and Environment (M087)
35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY WA 6009, Australia
+61-(0)8-6488-2769
matthias.leopold@uwa.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/777965578Fall ArmywormWed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/fall-armyworm
00:14:52Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda was detected in Australia for the first time in January 2020 and a warning was issued to grain growers to inspect crops for signs of the pest’s presence.
The larval stage of the moth is similar in appearance to many caterpillars already present in agricultural and horticultural crops and can cause severe economical damage, even total crop destruction.
At the 2020 Grains Research Update at Goondiwindi principle entomologist with Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Melina Miles provided background to the Fall Armyworm’s detection in Queensland, explained what damage to look for and described what features identify this caterpillar from the many other caterpillar pests commonly found in Australia.
Contact:
Melina Miles
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
203 Tor St, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350
0407 113 306
melina.miles@daf.qld.gov.au
Useful Resources:
• FAW identification
https://bit.ly/3d66KqR
• Report sightings to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda was detected…Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda was detected in Australia for the first time in January 2020 and a warning was issued to grain growers to inspect crops for signs of the pest’s presence.
The larval stage of the moth is similar in appearance to many caterpillars already present in agricultural and horticultural crops and can cause severe economical damage, even total crop destruction.
At the 2020 Grains Research Update at Goondiwindi principle entomologist with Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Melina Miles provided background to the Fall Armyworm’s detection in Queensland, explained what damage to look for and described what features identify this caterpillar from the many other caterpillar pests commonly found in Australia.
Contact:
Melina Miles
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
203 Tor St, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350
0407 113 306
melina.miles@daf.qld.gov.au
Useful Resources:
• FAW identification
https://bit.ly/3d66KqR
• Report sightings to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/774123994Tackling multiple soil problems, the smart wayWed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/tackling-multiple-soil-problems-the-smart-way
00:12:45Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA new research project in the Southern Region will take the principles of Precision Agriculture and apply them to addressing sub-soil constraints.
Simply put, this innovative approach will identify the location of poorly performing soil, potentially reducing the areas within a paddock that need soil amelioration work to be done.
Professor Roger Armstrong from Agriculture Victoria explains more on this podcast.
Contact:
Roger Armstrong
Roger.armstrong@agriculture.vic.gov.auA new research project in the Southern Region wil…A new research project in the Southern Region will take the principles of Precision Agriculture and apply them to addressing sub-soil constraints.
Simply put, this innovative approach will identify the location of poorly performing soil, potentially reducing the areas within a paddock that need soil amelioration work to be done.
Professor Roger Armstrong from Agriculture Victoria explains more on this podcast.
Contact:
Roger Armstrong
Roger.armstrong@agriculture.vic.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/774087436Faba Beans Benefits In WAWed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/faba-beans-benefits-in-wa
00:08:06Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGRDC’s investment in faba bean breeding has contributed to the delivery of new and improved Faba bean varieties to grain growers.
In Western Australia’s Esperance Port Zone the high rainfall makes Faba beans a suitable legume to include in crop rotations and WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development senior research scientist Mark Seymour has been working with growers to make the most of the benefits a pulse in the rotation can bring to cropping systems.
Contact:
Mark Seymour, Senior Research Officer
Grain Crop Agronomy
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
PMB 50 | Esperance WA 6450
t: + 61 (0)8 9083 1143 | f: + 61 (0)8 9083 11002 |
m: + 61 (0)428 925 002
www.agric.wa.gov.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2020/2020-western-australian-crop-sowing-guide
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/faba-beans-western
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/faba-beans-emerging-from-the-shadows-in-wa
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/new-faba-beans-show-promise-as-hrz-break-cropGRDC’s investment in faba bean breeding has contr…GRDC’s investment in faba bean breeding has contributed to the delivery of new and improved Faba bean varieties to grain growers.
In Western Australia’s Esperance Port Zone the high rainfall makes Faba beans a suitable legume to include in crop rotations and WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development senior research scientist Mark Seymour has been working with growers to make the most of the benefits a pulse in the rotation can bring to cropping systems.
Contact:
Mark Seymour, Senior Research Officer
Grain Crop Agronomy
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
PMB 50 | Esperance WA 6450
t: + 61 (0)8 9083 1143 | f: + 61 (0)8 9083 11002 |
m: + 61 (0)428 925 002
www.agric.wa.gov.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2020/2020-western-australian-crop-sowing-guide
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/faba-beans-western
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/faba-beans-emerging-from-the-shadows-in-wa
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/new-faba-beans-show-promise-as-hrz-break-croptag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/770447446Better BarleyWed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/better-barley
00:10:24Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFarmers and their advisers, naturally, are mostly focused on growing better grain – finding those incremental improvements that can often mean so much to the bottom line of farming businesses.
But there are people also working at the other end of the grain trail – a long way from the farm – focused on improving market access and even developing new and innovative grain products to make Australian grain more valuable to customers.
One such story is the work being undertaken by AEGIC – the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre – on making changes to the way Australian malting barley can be used by Chinese beer makers.
Contact:
Mark Tucek
08 6168 9900Farmers and their advisers, naturally, are mostly…Farmers and their advisers, naturally, are mostly focused on growing better grain – finding those incremental improvements that can often mean so much to the bottom line of farming businesses.
But there are people also working at the other end of the grain trail – a long way from the farm – focused on improving market access and even developing new and innovative grain products to make Australian grain more valuable to customers.
One such story is the work being undertaken by AEGIC – the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre – on making changes to the way Australian malting barley can be used by Chinese beer makers.
Contact:
Mark Tucek
08 6168 9900tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/770443642Faba Beans | A 40 Year Favourite For WA Grower Neil WandelWed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/faba-beans-a-40-year-favourite-for-wa-grower-neil-wandel
00:07:44Grains Research and Development CorporationnoEsperance Port Zone grain grower Neil Wandel has been including faba beans in his crop rotations for 4 decades.
While they might not be the highest value legume he could grow, the range of benefits faba beans bring to his paddocks make them a favourite rotation crop.
Useful Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2020/2020-western-australian-crop-sowing-guide
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/faba-beans-western
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/faba-beans-emerging-from-the-shadows-in-wa
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/new-faba-beans-show-promise-as-hrz-break-crop
Contact:
Neil Wandel
nmwandel@bigpond.comEsperance Port Zone grain grower Neil Wandel has …Esperance Port Zone grain grower Neil Wandel has been including faba beans in his crop rotations for 4 decades.
While they might not be the highest value legume he could grow, the range of benefits faba beans bring to his paddocks make them a favourite rotation crop.
Useful Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2020/2020-western-australian-crop-sowing-guide
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/faba-beans-western
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/faba-beans-emerging-from-the-shadows-in-wa
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/new-faba-beans-show-promise-as-hrz-break-crop
Contact:
Neil Wandel
nmwandel@bigpond.comtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/766690381Resilience | The art of being a farmer (Part 2)Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/resilience-the-art-of-being-a-farmer-part-2
00:13:59Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIn Part 2 we look at what it means to be a resilient farmer out in the paddock.
The depth of planning that’s required along with the capacity to think and act long term, while being flexible enough to react to the “now”.
Contact:
Chris Minehan
0427 213 660
chris@rmsag.com.au
Links:
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6262851/plan-to-boost-business-resilience/
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/06/building-a-resilient-businessIn Part 2 we look at what it means to be a resili…In Part 2 we look at what it means to be a resilient farmer out in the paddock.
The depth of planning that’s required along with the capacity to think and act long term, while being flexible enough to react to the “now”.
Contact:
Chris Minehan
0427 213 660
chris@rmsag.com.au
Links:
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6262851/plan-to-boost-business-resilience/
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/06/building-a-resilient-businesstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/766688602Resilience | The art of being a farmer (Part 1)Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/resilience-the-art-of-being-a-farmer-part-1
00:11:29Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe complexity of agriculture would lead some people to label farming as a form of art. Working with the climate, the landscape, the machinery, the crops, the business … the list goes on.
Somehow synthesising all the elements that go into making a modern farm and coming out the other end with a profitable enterprise. And doing it year after year. It’s no wonder farmers need to be resilient.
In the first of two parts agricultural consultant, Chris Minehan, talks about having a resilient business – what that means and how to achieve it.
Contact:
Chris Minehan
0427 213 660
chris@rmsag.com.au
LInks:
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6262851/plan-to-boost-business-resilience/
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/06/building-a-resilient-businessThe complexity of agriculture would lead some peo…The complexity of agriculture would lead some people to label farming as a form of art. Working with the climate, the landscape, the machinery, the crops, the business … the list goes on.
Somehow synthesising all the elements that go into making a modern farm and coming out the other end with a profitable enterprise. And doing it year after year. It’s no wonder farmers need to be resilient.
In the first of two parts agricultural consultant, Chris Minehan, talks about having a resilient business – what that means and how to achieve it.
Contact:
Chris Minehan
0427 213 660
chris@rmsag.com.au
LInks:
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6262851/plan-to-boost-business-resilience/
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/06/building-a-resilient-businesstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/763034239Sowing Spring (and Winter) wheats early on the Riverine PlainsWed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/sowing-spring-and-winter-wheats-early-on-the-riverine-plains
00:13:21Grains Research and Development CorporationnoTrials undertaken on the Riverine Plains testing early sowing times for both spring and winter wheat varieties have produced some interesting results, particularly around moisture requirements at sowing.
At the other end of the season, it’s all about avoiding the frost window during flowering and also spreading out flowering dates.
On this podcast FAR Australia researcher Michael Straight talks about the trials which compared the performance of common winter and spring varieties grown on the Riverine Plains.
Contact:
Michael Straight
michael.straight@faraustralia.com.auTrials undertaken on the Riverine Plains testing …Trials undertaken on the Riverine Plains testing early sowing times for both spring and winter wheat varieties have produced some interesting results, particularly around moisture requirements at sowing.
At the other end of the season, it’s all about avoiding the frost window during flowering and also spreading out flowering dates.
On this podcast FAR Australia researcher Michael Straight talks about the trials which compared the performance of common winter and spring varieties grown on the Riverine Plains.
Contact:
Michael Straight
michael.straight@faraustralia.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/762985096Redlegged Earth Mite – a pesticide resistance evolutionWed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/redlegged-earth-mite-a-pesticide-resistance-evolution
00:15:39Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA key research question that has an appreciable bearing on our future management of this pest relates to the way in which resistance has evolved in the Redlegged Earth Mite.
Has resistance in RLEM evolved time and time again at a local scale, or has one mutation spread widely to confer resistance to mites in other regions?
In this podcast Professor Ary Hoffman from the University of Melbourne reveals DNA technology has enabled researchers to make great advances in understanding the Redlegged Earth Mite and how resistance to pesticides has evolved.
Contact:
Nick Bell | Research manager to Prof Ary Hoffmann
Pest & Environmental Adaptation Research Group | School of Biosciences
Bio21 Institute, 30 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Office: Bio21, 404 Incubator building, room G22
T: +61 3 9035 6780 M: 0466 945 922 E: belln@unimelb.edu.au
Resources:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=2ahUKEwi58ZmL8IvmAhWEbisKHfXUBnEQFjAHegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrdc.com.au%2Farchive%2Fkey-issues%2Fprevent-redlegged-earth-mite-resistance&usg=AOvVaw2Xu5KY8zZ98PUGZ-d7O1Q1
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiMl9fQ8IvmAhVOSX0KHU0RAMIQFjAFegQIChAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrdc.com.au%2Fresources-and-publications%2Fall-publications%2Ffactsheets%2F2018%2F06%2Fresistance-management-strategy-for-the-redlegged-earth-mite-in-australian-grains-and-pastures&usg=AOvVaw1Mh37wc7Pnxlr2GXH7lqMM
Redlegged earth mite – PestNote:
http://www.cesaraustralia.com/sustainable-agriculture/pestnotes/insect/redlegged-earth-miteA key research question that has an appreciable b…A key research question that has an appreciable bearing on our future management of this pest relates to the way in which resistance has evolved in the Redlegged Earth Mite.
Has resistance in RLEM evolved time and time again at a local scale, or has one mutation spread widely to confer resistance to mites in other regions?
In this podcast Professor Ary Hoffman from the University of Melbourne reveals DNA technology has enabled researchers to make great advances in understanding the Redlegged Earth Mite and how resistance to pesticides has evolved.
Contact:
Nick Bell | Research manager to Prof Ary Hoffmann
Pest & Environmental Adaptation Research Group | School of Biosciences
Bio21 Institute, 30 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Office: Bio21, 404 Incubator building, room G22
T: +61 3 9035 6780 M: 0466 945 922 E: belln@unimelb.edu.au
Resources:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=2ahUKEwi58ZmL8IvmAhWEbisKHfXUBnEQFjAHegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrdc.com.au%2Farchive%2Fkey-issues%2Fprevent-redlegged-earth-mite-resistance&usg=AOvVaw2Xu5KY8zZ98PUGZ-d7O1Q1
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiMl9fQ8IvmAhVOSX0KHU0RAMIQFjAFegQIChAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrdc.com.au%2Fresources-and-publications%2Fall-publications%2Ffactsheets%2F2018%2F06%2Fresistance-management-strategy-for-the-redlegged-earth-mite-in-australian-grains-and-pastures&usg=AOvVaw1Mh37wc7Pnxlr2GXH7lqMM
Redlegged earth mite – PestNote:
http://www.cesaraustralia.com/sustainable-agriculture/pestnotes/insect/redlegged-earth-mitetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/759117724Interpreting Weather ForecastsWed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/interpreting-weather-forecasts
00:21:17Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAt a meeting of the Esperance Port Zone, Regional Cropping Solutions Network, mid way through 2019 a decision was made to help grain growers better understand weather forecasts and rain deciles.
What was wanted was advice on how to interpret this vital information so better on-farm crop management decisions could be made.
For this GRDC podcast Debra Bishop went to the Bureau of Meteorology head office in Western Australia and spoke with the Bureau’s Media and Communications Manager Neil Bennett.
Contact:
Neil Bennett
Media and Communications Manager
Bureau of Meteorology
National Forecast Services | Community Outreach Group
Western Australia Regional Office
PO Box 1370 West Perth WA 6872
Level 3, 1 Ord St, West Perth, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9263 2279 | neil.bennett@bom.gov.au
www.bom.gov.au
Further Information:
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/At a meeting of the Esperance Port Zone, Regional…At a meeting of the Esperance Port Zone, Regional Cropping Solutions Network, mid way through 2019 a decision was made to help grain growers better understand weather forecasts and rain deciles.
What was wanted was advice on how to interpret this vital information so better on-farm crop management decisions could be made.
For this GRDC podcast Debra Bishop went to the Bureau of Meteorology head office in Western Australia and spoke with the Bureau’s Media and Communications Manager Neil Bennett.
Contact:
Neil Bennett
Media and Communications Manager
Bureau of Meteorology
National Forecast Services | Community Outreach Group
Western Australia Regional Office
PO Box 1370 West Perth WA 6872
Level 3, 1 Ord St, West Perth, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9263 2279 | neil.bennett@bom.gov.au
www.bom.gov.au
Further Information:
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/755316316Check your pulsesWed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/check-your-pulses
00:11:11Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGRDC’s Pulsecheck program aims to introduce growers who are new to growing pulses to all the challenges and rewards to be had by diversifying into these increasingly popular grains.
So, what’s Pulsecheck all about? This podcast we hope will convince you to check your pulses.
Contact:
Jason Brand
0409 357 076
Jason.brand@ecodev.vic.gov.auGRDC’s Pulsecheck program aims to introduce growe…GRDC’s Pulsecheck program aims to introduce growers who are new to growing pulses to all the challenges and rewards to be had by diversifying into these increasingly popular grains.
So, what’s Pulsecheck all about? This podcast we hope will convince you to check your pulses.
Contact:
Jason Brand
0409 357 076
Jason.brand@ecodev.vic.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/755236045Re-inventing oatsWed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/re-inventing-oats
00:10:22Grains Research and Development CorporationnoOats has a wonderful reputation amongst consumers, especially those in Asia, as a very healthy product. So it makes sense to find more ways to present oats to those consumers.
And that is exactly what the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre is doing developing new products such as oat-based rice and oat-based noodles.
On this podcast we speak to one of the very enthusiastic people behind this research that is adding extra value to the humble oat.
Contact:
Mark Tucek
08 6168 9900
https://www.aegic.org.au/eating-healthy-oats-in-new-ways/Oats has a wonderful reputation amongst consumers…Oats has a wonderful reputation amongst consumers, especially those in Asia, as a very healthy product. So it makes sense to find more ways to present oats to those consumers.
And that is exactly what the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre is doing developing new products such as oat-based rice and oat-based noodles.
On this podcast we speak to one of the very enthusiastic people behind this research that is adding extra value to the humble oat.
Contact:
Mark Tucek
08 6168 9900
https://www.aegic.org.au/eating-healthy-oats-in-new-ways/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/751386310Climbing Field PeasWed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/climbing-field-peas
00:09:01Grains Research and Development CorporationnoField Peas can be problematic for WA growers to grow, but a simple management practice could change that.
Dr Sarita Bennet from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management in WA has trialled using cereal stubble as a form of trellis for the field pea plants to climb.
While broadacre trials are needed, Dr Bennett says the early results are positive.
Contact:
Sarita Bennet
08 9266 2740
sarita.bennett@curtin.edu.auField Peas can be problematic for WA growers to g…Field Peas can be problematic for WA growers to grow, but a simple management practice could change that.
Dr Sarita Bennet from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management in WA has trialled using cereal stubble as a form of trellis for the field pea plants to climb.
While broadacre trials are needed, Dr Bennett says the early results are positive.
Contact:
Sarita Bennet
08 9266 2740
sarita.bennett@curtin.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/751381939Brome and barley grass – a lesson in resilienceWed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/brome-and-barley-grass-a-lesson-in-resilience
00:10:01Grains Research and Development CorporationnoJust how quickly, as farmers, we can change the nature of weeds is perfectly spotlighted by how quickly barley grass and brome grass have reacted to our attempts to control them in cropping paddocks.
On this podcast Associate Professor Gurjeet Gill explains how these grasses have learned to adapt to control methods and are now lasting longer in the seedbank than they were just 20 years ago.
Contact:
Associate Professor Gurjeet Gill
08 8313 7744
Gurjeet.gill@adelaide.edu.auJust how quickly, as farmers, we can change the n…Just how quickly, as farmers, we can change the nature of weeds is perfectly spotlighted by how quickly barley grass and brome grass have reacted to our attempts to control them in cropping paddocks.
On this podcast Associate Professor Gurjeet Gill explains how these grasses have learned to adapt to control methods and are now lasting longer in the seedbank than they were just 20 years ago.
Contact:
Associate Professor Gurjeet Gill
08 8313 7744
Gurjeet.gill@adelaide.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/747427348Lentils A Viable Option In WAWed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/lentils-a-viable-option-in-wa
00:06:31Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWestern Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development senior researcher Mark Seymour and Esperance Port Zone grain grower Ron Longbottom feature in this podcast about Lentils. In WA growers have been cautious about including this pulse in their cropping program because of variable yields and harvesting challenges. However new lentil varieties and modern harvester fronts have made the lentil a more viable option in cropping systems.Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industr…Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development senior researcher Mark Seymour and Esperance Port Zone grain grower Ron Longbottom feature in this podcast about Lentils. In WA growers have been cautious about including this pulse in their cropping program because of variable yields and harvesting challenges. However new lentil varieties and modern harvester fronts have made the lentil a more viable option in cropping systems.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/747426133Making barley grass barely a problemWed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/making-barley-grass-barely-a-problem
00:10:43Grains Research and Development CorporationnoBarley grass in the southern cropping region is becoming more prominent as a problem weed for croppers – as herbicide resistance emerges and as the plant evolves develops new behaviours. A region wide series of trials is taking place, including work being carried out at Birchip in western Victoria by the Birchip Cropping Group, with the overall project being overseen by weed and cropping specialist, Associate Professor Gurjeet Gill from the University of Adelaide.
Contact
Claire Browne
03 5492 2787
Professor Gurjeet Gill
08 8313 7744Barley grass in the southern cropping region is b…Barley grass in the southern cropping region is becoming more prominent as a problem weed for croppers – as herbicide resistance emerges and as the plant evolves develops new behaviours. A region wide series of trials is taking place, including work being carried out at Birchip in western Victoria by the Birchip Cropping Group, with the overall project being overseen by weed and cropping specialist, Associate Professor Gurjeet Gill from the University of Adelaide.
Contact
Claire Browne
03 5492 2787
Professor Gurjeet Gill
08 8313 7744tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/743656201These people will blow your mind – one story about SAGIWed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/these-people-will-blow-your-mind-one-story-about-sagi
00:10:26Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAnd you thought you were responsible for that amazing wheat crop. Think again. There are people in back offices all over Australia who know the seed you sow, infinitely better that you could hope. These are the people of SAGI – Statistics for the Australian Grains Industry. The name does not even hint what SAGI does. Take a listen and find out about the best friends you will ever have in the grains industry.
Contact:
Dr Julian Taylor
08 8313 2077
Julian.taylor@adelaide.edu.auAnd you thought you were responsible for that ama…And you thought you were responsible for that amazing wheat crop. Think again. There are people in back offices all over Australia who know the seed you sow, infinitely better that you could hope. These are the people of SAGI – Statistics for the Australian Grains Industry. The name does not even hint what SAGI does. Take a listen and find out about the best friends you will ever have in the grains industry.
Contact:
Dr Julian Taylor
08 8313 2077
Julian.taylor@adelaide.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/743654143Soil sampling – some farmers just don’t dig itWed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/soil-sampling-some-farmers-just-dont-dig-it
00:10:10Grains Research and Development CorporationnoHow do you take soil samples from your paddocks? A leading soil scientist maintains that many farmers are leaving a lot of valuable information buried in the paddock, which could be easily accessed with a slightly different approach to sampling. On this podcast, Jason Codon invites you to look at soil sampling with soil variability in mind.
Contact
Jason Codon
02 6933 2278
jcondon@csu.edu.au
Link
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/effective-soil-sampling-high-and-low-cost-options-to-gain-soil-fertility-information-for-management.How do you take soil samples from your paddocks? …How do you take soil samples from your paddocks? A leading soil scientist maintains that many farmers are leaving a lot of valuable information buried in the paddock, which could be easily accessed with a slightly different approach to sampling. On this podcast, Jason Codon invites you to look at soil sampling with soil variability in mind.
Contact
Jason Codon
02 6933 2278
jcondon@csu.edu.au
Link
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/effective-soil-sampling-high-and-low-cost-options-to-gain-soil-fertility-information-for-management.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/740002684Counting NematodesWed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/counting-nematodes
00:07:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThey may be tiny but the damage they can potentially do is far from small. Root Lesion Nematodes are well known as a problem, but there is still much to learn about them and their impact on crops. A new investment by GRDC aims to fill in some knowledge gaps in parts of WA and develop further options for growers seeking to better control the nematodes if they are proving a problem in individual paddocks.
Contact:
Blake O’Meagher
0499 166 160
Blake@farmanco.com.auThey may be tiny but the damage they can potentia…They may be tiny but the damage they can potentially do is far from small. Root Lesion Nematodes are well known as a problem, but there is still much to learn about them and their impact on crops. A new investment by GRDC aims to fill in some knowledge gaps in parts of WA and develop further options for growers seeking to better control the nematodes if they are proving a problem in individual paddocks.
Contact:
Blake O’Meagher
0499 166 160
Blake@farmanco.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/733192081Who’s the Boss – making canola crops more weed competitiveTue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/whos-the-boss-making-canola-crops-more-weed-competitive
00:12:08Grains Research and Development CorporationnoTrials in Western Australia are showing how well canola can out compete ryegrass if some simple management changes are made.
At a trial site in Kojunup, that was blanketed in ryegrass plants, adjusting seeding rates, seed size and row spacing had a dramatic impact on ryegrass plant numbers.
Contact:
Mike Ashworth
08 6488 7872
Mike.ashworth@uwa.edu.auTrials in Western Australia are showing how well …Trials in Western Australia are showing how well canola can out compete ryegrass if some simple management changes are made.
At a trial site in Kojunup, that was blanketed in ryegrass plants, adjusting seeding rates, seed size and row spacing had a dramatic impact on ryegrass plant numbers.
Contact:
Mike Ashworth
08 6488 7872
Mike.ashworth@uwa.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/733186531Introducing pulses to acid soilsTue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/introducing-pulses-to-acid-soils
00:09:07Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGrowers with acid soils know full well the risks involved in growing pulses. While new acid tolerant rhizobia are on the way, this podcast focusses on giving you an insider’s view on getting the best performance from your pulses growing in acidic soil.Growers with acid soils know full well the risks …Growers with acid soils know full well the risks involved in growing pulses. While new acid tolerant rhizobia are on the way, this podcast focusses on giving you an insider’s view on getting the best performance from your pulses growing in acidic soil.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729818680Matching pre-emergent herbicide degradation to sowing time and conditionWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/matching-pre-emergent-herbicide-degradation-to-sowing-time-and-condition-1
00:10:54Grains Research and Development CorporationnoCrop competition is one of the key pathways to controlling unwanted weeds in your paddocks.
On this podcast we look at one trial in Western Australia that is testing crop competition against prolific ryegrass populations, proving that out-competing weeds really works.
The trial is also looking at the pre-emergent herbicide degradation, particularly in dry times. AHRI’s Mike Ashworth provides some food for thought.
Contact:
Mike Ashworth
08 6488 7872
Mike.ashworth@uwa.edu.au
Further Information:
https://bit.ly/2QtqP1jCrop competition is one of the key pathways to co…Crop competition is one of the key pathways to controlling unwanted weeds in your paddocks.
On this podcast we look at one trial in Western Australia that is testing crop competition against prolific ryegrass populations, proving that out-competing weeds really works.
The trial is also looking at the pre-emergent herbicide degradation, particularly in dry times. AHRI’s Mike Ashworth provides some food for thought.
Contact:
Mike Ashworth
08 6488 7872
Mike.ashworth@uwa.edu.au
Further Information:
https://bit.ly/2QtqP1jtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729815833Matching pre-emergent herbicide degradation to sowing time and conditionWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/matching-pre-emergent-herbicide-degradation-to-sowing-time-and-condition
00:10:54Grains Research and Development CorporationnoCrop competition is one of the key pathways to controlling unwanted weeds in your paddocks.
On this podcast we look at one trial in Western Australia that is testing crop competition against prolific ryegrass populations, proving that out-competing weeds really works.
The trial is also looking at the pre-emergent herbicide degradation, particularly in dry times. AHRI’s Mike Ashworth provides some food for thought.
Contact:
Mike Ashworth
08 6488 7872
Mike.ashworth@uwa.edu.au
More Information:
https://bit.ly/2QtqP1jCrop competition is one of the key pathways to co…Crop competition is one of the key pathways to controlling unwanted weeds in your paddocks.
On this podcast we look at one trial in Western Australia that is testing crop competition against prolific ryegrass populations, proving that out-competing weeds really works.
The trial is also looking at the pre-emergent herbicide degradation, particularly in dry times. AHRI’s Mike Ashworth provides some food for thought.
Contact:
Mike Ashworth
08 6488 7872
Mike.ashworth@uwa.edu.au
More Information:
https://bit.ly/2QtqP1jtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729746584Strategic NitrogenWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/strategic-nitrogen-1
00:09:26Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA leading soil scientist has argued for a more strategic approach to nitrogen application. One way of doing that is by increasing soil carbon levels.
But the CSIRO’s Jeff Baldock goes one step further and argues that putting a value on soil organic carbon would encourage farmers to grow more legumes.
Contact:
Jeff Baldock
08 8303 8537
Jeff.baldock@csiro.au
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/nitrogen-and-soil-organic-matter-decline-what-is-needed-to-fix-itA leading soil scientist has argued for a more st…A leading soil scientist has argued for a more strategic approach to nitrogen application. One way of doing that is by increasing soil carbon levels.
But the CSIRO’s Jeff Baldock goes one step further and argues that putting a value on soil organic carbon would encourage farmers to grow more legumes.
Contact:
Jeff Baldock
08 8303 8537
Jeff.baldock@csiro.au
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/nitrogen-and-soil-organic-matter-decline-what-is-needed-to-fix-ittag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729743875Strategic NitrogenWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/strategic-nitrogen
00:09:26Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA leading soil scientist has argued for a more strategic approach to nitrogen application. One way of doing that is by increasing soil carbon levels.
But the CSIRO’s Jeff Baldock goes one step further and argues that putting a value on soil organic carbon would encourage farmers to grow more legumes.
Contact:
Jeff Baldock
08 8303 8537
Jeff.baldock@csiro.au
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/nitrogen-and-soil-organic-matter-decline-what-is-needed-to-fix-itA leading soil scientist has argued for a more st…A leading soil scientist has argued for a more strategic approach to nitrogen application. One way of doing that is by increasing soil carbon levels.
But the CSIRO’s Jeff Baldock goes one step further and argues that putting a value on soil organic carbon would encourage farmers to grow more legumes.
Contact:
Jeff Baldock
08 8303 8537
Jeff.baldock@csiro.au
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/nitrogen-and-soil-organic-matter-decline-what-is-needed-to-fix-ittag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/726466411Watch out below! Fixing sub-soil problemsWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/watch-out-below
00:14:04Grains Research and Development CorporationnoHow economically viable is incorporating organic matters into your sub-soil? That’s what new research funded by GRDC is trying to ascertain.
While it’s been long understood that some sub-soils constrain root growth, just how that could be feasibly addressed has been sticking point.
On this podcast Dr Roger Armstrong from Agriculture Victoria discusses ways sub-soil constraints may be overcome.
Contact:
Roger Armstrong
0417 500 449
roger.armstrong@dpi.vic.gov.au
Other Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/machine-streamlines-subsoil-amelioration-research
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5889038/shedding-light-on-subsoil/How economically viable is incorporating organic …How economically viable is incorporating organic matters into your sub-soil? That’s what new research funded by GRDC is trying to ascertain.
While it’s been long understood that some sub-soils constrain root growth, just how that could be feasibly addressed has been sticking point.
On this podcast Dr Roger Armstrong from Agriculture Victoria discusses ways sub-soil constraints may be overcome.
Contact:
Roger Armstrong
0417 500 449
roger.armstrong@dpi.vic.gov.au
Other Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/machine-streamlines-subsoil-amelioration-research
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5889038/shedding-light-on-subsoil/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/725997784Assessing valuable on-farm agricultural lime sourcesWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/assessing-valuable-on-farm-agricultural-lime-sources
00:08:21Grains Research and Development CorporationnoNick Gillett from the WA’s eastern wheat belt has been making use of carbonate rich soils from his own farm to correct the pH of his farm’s acidic soils, rather than truck-in coastal. An option that saves freight costs, which can then be put towards spreading more of his farm sourced lime over more hectares to improve his soils and crop yields.
GRDC project code: LIE1803-002SAX
Further Information:
Greg Shea, DPIRD
0427 449 398
greg.shea@dpird.wa.gov.au
Useful Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/locating-and-assessing-on-farm-lime-sourcesNick Gillett from the WA’s eastern wheat belt has…Nick Gillett from the WA’s eastern wheat belt has been making use of carbonate rich soils from his own farm to correct the pH of his farm’s acidic soils, rather than truck-in coastal. An option that saves freight costs, which can then be put towards spreading more of his farm sourced lime over more hectares to improve his soils and crop yields.
GRDC project code: LIE1803-002SAX
Further Information:
Greg Shea, DPIRD
0427 449 398
greg.shea@dpird.wa.gov.au
Useful Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/locating-and-assessing-on-farm-lime-sourcestag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/722481052You can bank on this GenebankWed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/you-can-bank-on-this-genebank
00:11:12Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe Australian Grains Genebank at Horsham is a critical stop along the long development pathway to deliver new varieties that will increase the profitability of Australian grain growers.
On this podcast we go deep inside the facility to see how it works and to learn more about the role of the Australian Grains Genebank plays in your industry. It’s a fascinating story.
Contact:
Sally Norton
03 4344 3124
Sally.norton@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Resources:
http://www.seedpartnership.org.au/associates/aggThe Australian Grains Genebank at Horsham is a cr…The Australian Grains Genebank at Horsham is a critical stop along the long development pathway to deliver new varieties that will increase the profitability of Australian grain growers.
On this podcast we go deep inside the facility to see how it works and to learn more about the role of the Australian Grains Genebank plays in your industry. It’s a fascinating story.
Contact:
Sally Norton
03 4344 3124
Sally.norton@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Resources:
http://www.seedpartnership.org.au/associates/aggtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/722373763Weeds, Speed and ResistanceWed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/weeds-speed-and-resistance
00:11:48Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe speed at which weeds develop resistance to herbicides makes farmer vigilance if paramount importance. On this podcast, weed scientist, Dr Chris Preston reveals the current resistance status of both grass and broadleaf weeds.
Contact:
Dr Chris Preston
Christopher.preston@adelaide.edu.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/03/the-war-on-weeds-latest-tips
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/sustaining-our-herbicide-options-into-the-future2The speed at which weeds develop resistance to he…The speed at which weeds develop resistance to herbicides makes farmer vigilance if paramount importance. On this podcast, weed scientist, Dr Chris Preston reveals the current resistance status of both grass and broadleaf weeds.
Contact:
Dr Chris Preston
Christopher.preston@adelaide.edu.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/03/the-war-on-weeds-latest-tips
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/sustaining-our-herbicide-options-into-the-future2tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/719023387Flexible flaxWed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/flexible-flax
00:10:46Grains Research and Development CorporationnoTrials are underway in Western Australia to measure the suitability of Flax (or Linseed) as a viable and profitable break crop in systems that have few other alternatives, at the moment.
Flax has been grown in WA’s sandy soils in the past but was dropped for the system when a market disappeared.
On this podcast Bronwyn Copestake from Southern Dirt talks about the trials and also potential markets for this new crop that could deliver a lot more diversity for WA farmers.
Contact
Bronwyn Copestake
0457 399 677
research@southerndirt.com.auTrials are underway in Western Australia to measu…Trials are underway in Western Australia to measure the suitability of Flax (or Linseed) as a viable and profitable break crop in systems that have few other alternatives, at the moment.
Flax has been grown in WA’s sandy soils in the past but was dropped for the system when a market disappeared.
On this podcast Bronwyn Copestake from Southern Dirt talks about the trials and also potential markets for this new crop that could deliver a lot more diversity for WA farmers.
Contact
Bronwyn Copestake
0457 399 677
research@southerndirt.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/719017873Are insects chuffed with chaff?Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/are-insects-chuffed-with-chaff
00:10:28Grains Research and Development CorporationnoEntomologists, with the help of growers and grower groups, are looking at whether chaff lines and other harvest weed seed control are having an impact on invertebrate populations in a paddock.
Survey work is underway to find out if insect behaviour and movement are affected by extra chaff left in the paddock after harvest.
On this podcast, DPIRD entomologist, Svetlana Micic takes us into the paddock to explain what she thinks may be happening.
Contact:
Svetlana Micic
08 9892 8591
Svetlana.micic@dpird.wa.go.auEntomologists, with the help of growers and growe…Entomologists, with the help of growers and grower groups, are looking at whether chaff lines and other harvest weed seed control are having an impact on invertebrate populations in a paddock.
Survey work is underway to find out if insect behaviour and movement are affected by extra chaff left in the paddock after harvest.
On this podcast, DPIRD entomologist, Svetlana Micic takes us into the paddock to explain what she thinks may be happening.
Contact:
Svetlana Micic
08 9892 8591
Svetlana.micic@dpird.wa.go.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/715686910Investigating ways to boost profits from more efficient nutrient use in WA cropping systemsWed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/investigating-ways-to-boost-profits-from-more-efficient-nutrient-use-in-wa-cropping-systems
00:08:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoDPIRD researchers, led by Dr Craig Scanlan, have been investigating nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) crop use efficiency, soil storage and yield responses.
The current body of evidence used to support N, P, and K decisions is inadequate across a range of situations and this uncertainty has led to some lack of grower confidence in fertiliser recommendations.
These decision gaps exist in N, P and K fertiliser management because of climate and systems changes that have occurred after most crop nutrition knowledge was first documented in WA.
GRDC project codes: DAW1801-001TRX & UWA1801-002RTX
Further information:
Dr Craig Scanlan
0427 160 376
email: craig.scanlan@dpird.wa.gov.au
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5975994/improved-potassium-access-bolsters-grain-yields/
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6293818/nutrient-research-guides-fertiliser-decisions/
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilsDPIRD researchers, led by Dr Craig Scanlan, have …DPIRD researchers, led by Dr Craig Scanlan, have been investigating nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) crop use efficiency, soil storage and yield responses.
The current body of evidence used to support N, P, and K decisions is inadequate across a range of situations and this uncertainty has led to some lack of grower confidence in fertiliser recommendations.
These decision gaps exist in N, P and K fertiliser management because of climate and systems changes that have occurred after most crop nutrition knowledge was first documented in WA.
GRDC project codes: DAW1801-001TRX & UWA1801-002RTX
Further information:
Dr Craig Scanlan
0427 160 376
email: craig.scanlan@dpird.wa.gov.au
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5975994/improved-potassium-access-bolsters-grain-yields/
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6293818/nutrient-research-guides-fertiliser-decisions/
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/711972403Shrinking the Yield Gap – the “secret” is out!Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/shrinking-the-yield-gap-the-secret-is-out
00:12:40Grains Research and Development CorporationnoShrinking the difference between your possible crop yield and your actual crop yield is one way of increasing your profitability. On this podcast the “secret” to reducing your yield gap is exposed and it turns out that for most growers there’s plenty of gains to be made.
Contact:
Harm Van Rees
Harm@cropfacts.com.au
Further resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/national-paddock-survey-closing-the-yield-gap-and-informing-decisions4Shrinking the difference between your possible cr…Shrinking the difference between your possible crop yield and your actual crop yield is one way of increasing your profitability. On this podcast the “secret” to reducing your yield gap is exposed and it turns out that for most growers there’s plenty of gains to be made.
Contact:
Harm Van Rees
Harm@cropfacts.com.au
Further resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/national-paddock-survey-closing-the-yield-gap-and-informing-decisions4tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/711960937Balancing Tillage And Nutrition In WA's Water Repellent SandsWed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/balancing-tillage-and-nutrition-in-was-water-repellent-sands
00:07:08Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSandy soils, typical to parts of Western Australia and found in South Australia’s and Victoria’s mallee country, create considerable and costly grain constraints. In WA water repellency, resulting in low nutrient use efficiency and poor crop establishment, affects around 10 million hectares.
WA’s annual price tag put on lost production through water repellence is estimated at $250 million.
GRDC is investing in a multi-million-dollar soils and crop nutrition strategy aimed at managing nutrition after ameliorating these kinds of soil constraints.
Water repellent soils in Western Australia are fairly common in the west midlands region, in the central wheat belt and also on the south coast. So the main problem with water repellence is it leads to uneven wetting of the soil and inefficient use of rainfall and ultimately lower grain yield.
Contact:
Dr Craig Scanlan
0427 160 376
craig.scanlan@dpird.wa.gov.au
Further Information:
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5975994/improved-potassium-access-bolsters-grain-yields/
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6293818/nutrient-research-guides-fertiliser-decisions/
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilsSandy soils, typical to parts of Western Australi…Sandy soils, typical to parts of Western Australia and found in South Australia’s and Victoria’s mallee country, create considerable and costly grain constraints. In WA water repellency, resulting in low nutrient use efficiency and poor crop establishment, affects around 10 million hectares.
WA’s annual price tag put on lost production through water repellence is estimated at $250 million.
GRDC is investing in a multi-million-dollar soils and crop nutrition strategy aimed at managing nutrition after ameliorating these kinds of soil constraints.
Water repellent soils in Western Australia are fairly common in the west midlands region, in the central wheat belt and also on the south coast. So the main problem with water repellence is it leads to uneven wetting of the soil and inefficient use of rainfall and ultimately lower grain yield.
Contact:
Dr Craig Scanlan
0427 160 376
craig.scanlan@dpird.wa.gov.au
Further Information:
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5975994/improved-potassium-access-bolsters-grain-yields/
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/6293818/nutrient-research-guides-fertiliser-decisions/
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/708534136Roll Out the Snail BarrelWed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/roll-out-the-snail-barrel
00:09:47Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA new grain cleaning method is being trialled in WA to enable growers to further reduce the presence of snails in their harvested grain and oilseeds.
It’s a snail roller, in common use in Victoria, but new to WA. On this podcast Nathan Dovey from Stirlings to the Coast Farmers talks about the advantages and some of the drawbacks that farmers will have using a snail roller.
Contact:
Nathan Dovey
0429 468 030
Nathan.dovey@scfarmers.org.auA new grain cleaning method is being trialled in …A new grain cleaning method is being trialled in WA to enable growers to further reduce the presence of snails in their harvested grain and oilseeds.
It’s a snail roller, in common use in Victoria, but new to WA. On this podcast Nathan Dovey from Stirlings to the Coast Farmers talks about the advantages and some of the drawbacks that farmers will have using a snail roller.
Contact:
Nathan Dovey
0429 468 030
Nathan.dovey@scfarmers.org.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/708528973Scratch the surface for answers to sub-soil contstraintsWed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/scratch-the-surface-for-answers-to-sub-soil-contstraints
00:10:51Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe GRDC’s nutrition decisions following a dry season project is looking at a variety of ways to fix multiple soil constraints – pH, sodicity and salinity.
The second year of the five year project has thrown up some interesting results which makes researchers optimistic that they may be able to deliver a sub-soil amelioration package for growers.
Contact:
Ehsan Tavakkoli
02 6938 1992
Ehsan.tavakkoli@dpi.nsw.gov.au
More information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/nutrition-decisions-following-a-dry-seasonThe GRDC’s nutrition decisions following a dry se…The GRDC’s nutrition decisions following a dry season project is looking at a variety of ways to fix multiple soil constraints – pH, sodicity and salinity.
The second year of the five year project has thrown up some interesting results which makes researchers optimistic that they may be able to deliver a sub-soil amelioration package for growers.
Contact:
Ehsan Tavakkoli
02 6938 1992
Ehsan.tavakkoli@dpi.nsw.gov.au
More information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/nutrition-decisions-following-a-dry-seasontag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/705074875Non-wetting and compacting soils grower case studyWed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/non-wetting-and-compacting-soils-grower-case-study
00:08:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoEsperance-based grower Gavin Egan started using clay spreading, delving and deep ripping to ameliorate soil water repellence and compaction issues seven years ago.
For Gavin, the results have paid off. What was typical Western Australian flat Mallee country, producing around 2t/ha cereal crops, is now delivering double those yields.
This topic was the focus of the GRDC investment Soil Constraints West project.
The project is a collaboration between the GRDC and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and aims to help improve soil constraints and lift yields and grain grower returns.
More info:
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
Related GRDC project codes - DAW00244 Soil Water Repellence and AVP00003-A (RCSN) projects DAW00252, DAW00236Esperance-based grower Gavin Egan started using c…Esperance-based grower Gavin Egan started using clay spreading, delving and deep ripping to ameliorate soil water repellence and compaction issues seven years ago.
For Gavin, the results have paid off. What was typical Western Australian flat Mallee country, producing around 2t/ha cereal crops, is now delivering double those yields.
This topic was the focus of the GRDC investment Soil Constraints West project.
The project is a collaboration between the GRDC and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and aims to help improve soil constraints and lift yields and grain grower returns.
More info:
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
Related GRDC project codes - DAW00244 Soil Water Repellence and AVP00003-A (RCSN) projects DAW00252, DAW00236tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/705057082Climate Guides 2019Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/climate-guides-2019
00:13:38Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAt a glance you can now determine just how much your local climate has changed over the past 60 years.
The Bureau of Meteorology has published climate guides based on your Natural Resource Management (NRM) area. The guides are a part of the Federal Government’s Drought Initiative.
On this podcast we speak to one of the authors of the guides and he reveals some data that may – or may not – surprise you.
Contact:
Joel Lisonbee
agriculture@bom.gov.au
Climate Guides
www.bom.gov.au/climate/climate-guidesAt a glance you can now determine just how much y…At a glance you can now determine just how much your local climate has changed over the past 60 years.
The Bureau of Meteorology has published climate guides based on your Natural Resource Management (NRM) area. The guides are a part of the Federal Government’s Drought Initiative.
On this podcast we speak to one of the authors of the guides and he reveals some data that may – or may not – surprise you.
Contact:
Joel Lisonbee
agriculture@bom.gov.au
Climate Guides
www.bom.gov.au/climate/climate-guidestag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/700403905Big or Small – profitability is the keyWed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/big-or-small-profitability-is-the-key
00:10:27Grains Research and Development CorporationnoNot everyone can be in the Top 20 percent of growers. But YOU can. And the scale of your operation won’t put you into, or keep you out of, that exclusive club.
On this podcast, we hear about some practical ways for you to judge and improve your financial performance. And it’s information that you already have.
Contact:
James Hillcoat
08 8841 4500
Twitter @JamesHillcoat
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/opportunity-for-profit-management-guidelineNot everyone can be in the Top 20 percent of grow…Not everyone can be in the Top 20 percent of growers. But YOU can. And the scale of your operation won’t put you into, or keep you out of, that exclusive club.
On this podcast, we hear about some practical ways for you to judge and improve your financial performance. And it’s information that you already have.
Contact:
James Hillcoat
08 8841 4500
Twitter @JamesHillcoat
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/opportunity-for-profit-management-guidelinetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/700397404Locating and assessing on-farm lime sourcesWed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/locating-and-assessing-on-farm-lime-sources
00:07:33Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIn Western Australia’s eastern wheatbelt the sand plain soils are prone to acidification.
To neutralise the acidity grain growers apply coastal lime usually sources from sites hundreds of kilometres away from their farms.
However as part of a project initiated by the Kwinana East Regional Cropping Solution Network group research is being done to locate and assess on-farm lime sources as an alternative to coastal lime.
Further information:
Greg Shea, DPIRD
Great Eastern Highway, Merredin WA 6415
m: 0427 449 398
e: greg.shea@dpird.wa.gov.au
GRDC project code: LIE1803-002SAX
USEFUL RESOURCES:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/locating-and-assessing-on-farm-lime-sourcesIn Western Australia’s eastern wheatbelt the sand…In Western Australia’s eastern wheatbelt the sand plain soils are prone to acidification.
To neutralise the acidity grain growers apply coastal lime usually sources from sites hundreds of kilometres away from their farms.
However as part of a project initiated by the Kwinana East Regional Cropping Solution Network group research is being done to locate and assess on-farm lime sources as an alternative to coastal lime.
Further information:
Greg Shea, DPIRD
Great Eastern Highway, Merredin WA 6415
m: 0427 449 398
e: greg.shea@dpird.wa.gov.au
GRDC project code: LIE1803-002SAX
USEFUL RESOURCES:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/locating-and-assessing-on-farm-lime-sourcestag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/697368497Minimising Canola & Cereal Harvest LossesWed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/minimising-canola-cereal-harvest-losses
00:11:14Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAn astounding $90 million worth of canola is estimated to be lost from the back of harvesters every year in Western Australia.
In this podcast Planfarm consultant and harvest loss expert, Peter Newman, talks about practical steps and resources WA canola and cereal growers can use to minimise harvest losses and maximise capacity.
Peter is leading a targeted GRDC extension project on this issue, and has developed a harvest loss calculator and popular Twitter handle for sharing information and solutions. He also works directly with grain growers.
Further information:
Peter Newman
m: 0427 984 010
ph: 08 9964 1170
email: petern@planfarm.com.au
GRDC project code – PLN1803-001SAX
Join the conversation @harvestlossAn astounding $90 million worth of canola is esti…An astounding $90 million worth of canola is estimated to be lost from the back of harvesters every year in Western Australia.
In this podcast Planfarm consultant and harvest loss expert, Peter Newman, talks about practical steps and resources WA canola and cereal growers can use to minimise harvest losses and maximise capacity.
Peter is leading a targeted GRDC extension project on this issue, and has developed a harvest loss calculator and popular Twitter handle for sharing information and solutions. He also works directly with grain growers.
Further information:
Peter Newman
m: 0427 984 010
ph: 08 9964 1170
email: petern@planfarm.com.au
GRDC project code – PLN1803-001SAX
Join the conversation @harvestlosstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/693030307Why soil borne nutrient give a better response in wheat than introduced fertiliserWed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/why-soil-borne-nutrient-give-a-better-response-in-wheat-than-introduced-fertiliser
00:10:21Grains Research and Development CorporationnoPulse growers consistently report a greater boost in cereal production following a pulse crop than they would normally get from manufactured nutrients like nitrogen.
Why is that? What is so special about the nitrogen delivered to the soil by a pulse crop. Soil scientist Cassie Schefe thinks she has the answer.
Contact:
Cassandra Schefe
0419 238 798Pulse growers consistently report a greater boost…Pulse growers consistently report a greater boost in cereal production following a pulse crop than they would normally get from manufactured nutrients like nitrogen.
Why is that? What is so special about the nitrogen delivered to the soil by a pulse crop. Soil scientist Cassie Schefe thinks she has the answer.
Contact:
Cassandra Schefe
0419 238 798tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/692987041Your Lime CalculatorWed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/your-lime-calculator
00:10:19Grains Research and Development CorporationnoDecisions around lime applications to acid soils have suddenly become a lot easier with the availability of the iLime Calculator, a smartphone app that is easy to use and reveals the tangible benefits of applying lime over time.
The app can be customised to incorporate your own inputs. On this podcast Chris Gazey, the Soil Science and Crop Nutrition Portfolio Manager with the WA Department of Primary Industries and Region Development, explains how it works and the benefits of the new iLime app.
Contact:
Chris Gazey
0429 107 976
Chris.gazey@dpird.wa.gov.auDecisions around lime applications to acid soils …Decisions around lime applications to acid soils have suddenly become a lot easier with the availability of the iLime Calculator, a smartphone app that is easy to use and reveals the tangible benefits of applying lime over time.
The app can be customised to incorporate your own inputs. On this podcast Chris Gazey, the Soil Science and Crop Nutrition Portfolio Manager with the WA Department of Primary Industries and Region Development, explains how it works and the benefits of the new iLime app.
Contact:
Chris Gazey
0429 107 976
Chris.gazey@dpird.wa.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/690764215Take the Slow Train to Fungicide ResistanceWed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/take-the-slow-train-to-fungicide-resistance
00:10:42Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFungicide resistance is inevitable. That’s a tough message to accept, but experts say resistance is like a train travelling to a destination – nothing will stop it arriving but we can slow it down. On this podcast, fungicide specialist, Nick Poole, suggests a new timetable for the fungicide resistance train.
Contact:
Nick Poole
Nick.poole@faraustralia.com.au
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/protecting-the-longevity-of-new-fungicidesFungicide resistance is inevitable. That’s a toug…Fungicide resistance is inevitable. That’s a tough message to accept, but experts say resistance is like a train travelling to a destination – nothing will stop it arriving but we can slow it down. On this podcast, fungicide specialist, Nick Poole, suggests a new timetable for the fungicide resistance train.
Contact:
Nick Poole
Nick.poole@faraustralia.com.au
More Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/protecting-the-longevity-of-new-fungicidestag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/690284914Herbicide residues in soil – what is the scale and significance?Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/herbicide-residues-in-soil-what-is-the-scale-and-significance
00:08:20Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIncreasing herbicide use over the last two decades has led to concerns over the potential effects herbicides (and their residues) have on soil health.
This concern has led to significant, national GRDC investment over the past five years into the potential impacts of increased herbicide use on key soil biological processes.
This is being achieved by benchmarking the level of herbicide residues in cropping soils and generating new knowledge about the fate, behaviour and risk of herbicides to productivity and soil biological function.
In this podcast we hear the latest project from NSW Department of Primary Industries research scientist, Dr Mick Rose.
Contact:
Mick Rose
mick.rose@nsw.dpi.gov.au
More information
• https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/herbicide-residues-in-soil-what-is-the-scale-and-significance
• https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/impacts-of-residual-herbicides-on-soil-biological-function
GRDC project code: DAN00180Increasing herbicide use over the last two decade…Increasing herbicide use over the last two decades has led to concerns over the potential effects herbicides (and their residues) have on soil health.
This concern has led to significant, national GRDC investment over the past five years into the potential impacts of increased herbicide use on key soil biological processes.
This is being achieved by benchmarking the level of herbicide residues in cropping soils and generating new knowledge about the fate, behaviour and risk of herbicides to productivity and soil biological function.
In this podcast we hear the latest project from NSW Department of Primary Industries research scientist, Dr Mick Rose.
Contact:
Mick Rose
mick.rose@nsw.dpi.gov.au
More information
• https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/herbicide-residues-in-soil-what-is-the-scale-and-significance
• https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/impacts-of-residual-herbicides-on-soil-biological-function
GRDC project code: DAN00180tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/686447047Sowing Summer LegumesWed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/sowing-summer-legumes
00:12:10Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe GRDC is leading a $16 million project focused boosting the resilience of mixed farms via successful incorporation of pasture legume species currently not widely grown.
In today’s podcast, Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development senior research scientist, Angelo Loi, shares his key steps to successful sowing and establishment of pasture legumes in summer/autumn.
Contact:
Dr Angelo Loi, DPIRD
angelo.loi@dpird.wa.gov.au
More information:
• Twin sowing and summer sowing: alternative techniques to introduce annual legumes into pastures https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pasture-establishment/twin-sowing-and-summer-sowing-alternative-techniques-introduce-annual-legumes
• Pasture Legumes Project To Grow The Fortunes Of Mixed Farms https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/national/2017/10/pasture-legumes-project-to-grow-the-fortunes-of-mixed-farmsThe GRDC is leading a $16 million project focused…The GRDC is leading a $16 million project focused boosting the resilience of mixed farms via successful incorporation of pasture legume species currently not widely grown.
In today’s podcast, Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development senior research scientist, Angelo Loi, shares his key steps to successful sowing and establishment of pasture legumes in summer/autumn.
Contact:
Dr Angelo Loi, DPIRD
angelo.loi@dpird.wa.gov.au
More information:
• Twin sowing and summer sowing: alternative techniques to introduce annual legumes into pastures https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pasture-establishment/twin-sowing-and-summer-sowing-alternative-techniques-introduce-annual-legumes
• Pasture Legumes Project To Grow The Fortunes Of Mixed Farms https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/national/2017/10/pasture-legumes-project-to-grow-the-fortunes-of-mixed-farmstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/686320546Big is betterWed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/big-is-better
00:11:44Grains Research and Development CorporationnoBig is definitely the case when it comes to spray nozzle sizes, particularly when spraying in sensitive areas during summer.
On this podcast, spray expert Bill Gordon details new label requirements, including nozzle sizes, when using 2-4D chemistries. Bill also re-assures us that it’s still possible to do a good spray job with larger nozzles.
Further Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/changes-to-2,4-d-registrationsBig is definitely the case when it comes to spray…Big is definitely the case when it comes to spray nozzle sizes, particularly when spraying in sensitive areas during summer.
On this podcast, spray expert Bill Gordon details new label requirements, including nozzle sizes, when using 2-4D chemistries. Bill also re-assures us that it’s still possible to do a good spray job with larger nozzles.
Further Information:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-137-november-december-2018/changes-to-2,4-d-registrationstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682700033Trust Me – I’m a FarmerWed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/trust-me-im-a-farmer
00:10:44Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA leading science communicator says rather than educating the general public about farming, farmers should ensure that urban people trust farmers to have their best interests at heart.
Heather Bray, from the University of Western Australia, says trust in farmers is more important than how deeply city people understand the business of farming.A leading science communicator says rather than e…A leading science communicator says rather than educating the general public about farming, farmers should ensure that urban people trust farmers to have their best interests at heart.
Heather Bray, from the University of Western Australia, says trust in farmers is more important than how deeply city people understand the business of farming.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682689341Boosting Underperforming Sandy SoilsWed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/boosting-underperforming-sandy-soils
00:11:03Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSandy soils account for five million hectares of Australia’s southern grain growing region. Crop water use and productivity on these sandy soils are commonly limited by a range of soil constraints that affect root growth. In this podcast we hear from CSIRO’s Senior Research Scientist Dr Lynne Macdonald who leads GRDC’s sandy soils program in the southern region.
The program aims to improve the diagnosis and management of underperforming sandy soil in the Southern Region.
Project code: CSP00203Sandy soils account for five million hectares of …Sandy soils account for five million hectares of Australia’s southern grain growing region. Crop water use and productivity on these sandy soils are commonly limited by a range of soil constraints that affect root growth. In this podcast we hear from CSIRO’s Senior Research Scientist Dr Lynne Macdonald who leads GRDC’s sandy soils program in the southern region.
The program aims to improve the diagnosis and management of underperforming sandy soil in the Southern Region.
Project code: CSP00203tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/679432143Lime And Managing Soil HealthWed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/lime-and-managing-soil-health
00:12:15Grains Research and Development CorporationnoContact:
Lisa Miller
Southern Farming Systems
23 High St, Inverleigh, Vic 3321
0488 600 226
lmiller@sfs.org.au
Further Information:
• https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/lime-and-liming-managing-soil-health
• http://www.sfs.org.au/SoilAcidityLimeResponse
• https://agex.org.au/project/soil-acidity/
• https://grdc.com.au/legumes-in-acidic-soils
• https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/soil-acidity/soil-acidity-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
• http://vlpa.asn.au/w/product-specification/Contact:
Lisa Miller
Southern Farming Systems
23 …Contact:
Lisa Miller
Southern Farming Systems
23 High St, Inverleigh, Vic 3321
0488 600 226
lmiller@sfs.org.au
Further Information:
• https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/lime-and-liming-managing-soil-health
• http://www.sfs.org.au/SoilAcidityLimeResponse
• https://agex.org.au/project/soil-acidity/
• https://grdc.com.au/legumes-in-acidic-soils
• https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/soil-acidity/soil-acidity-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
• http://vlpa.asn.au/w/product-specification/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/679354695Nitrogen management in wheatWed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/nitrogen-management-in-wheat
00:08:08Grains Research and Development CorporationnoResearch undertaken by the Northern Grower Alliance has cast new light on the timing and method of nitrogen application.
On this podcast, NGA’s Richard Daniel outlines the latest thinking when it comes to applying nitrogen to crops.
Contact:
Richard Daniel
0428 657 782
Richard.daniel@nga.org.au
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/north/2017/08/tips-for-developing-an-effective-nitrogen-strategy-its-all-about-the-rateResearch undertaken by the Northern Grower Allian…Research undertaken by the Northern Grower Alliance has cast new light on the timing and method of nitrogen application.
On this podcast, NGA’s Richard Daniel outlines the latest thinking when it comes to applying nitrogen to crops.
Contact:
Richard Daniel
0428 657 782
Richard.daniel@nga.org.au
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/north/2017/08/tips-for-developing-an-effective-nitrogen-strategy-its-all-about-the-ratetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676042895Managing Cabbage Aphid In WAWed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/managing-cabbage-aphid-in-wa
00:09:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA common pest for canola growers to monitor each Spring is the Cabbage Aphid. DPRID research officer Dusty Severtson describes where within the crop to check for the aphid and the use of monitoring tools such as the Crop Scout app to accurately calculate aphid numbers.
Contact:
Dusty Severtson
Research Officer – Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development
m: 0427 196 656
email: dustin.severtson@dpird.wa.gov.au
Further information:
https://grdc.com.au/CropAphidsBackPocketGuideA common pest for canola growers to monitor each …A common pest for canola growers to monitor each Spring is the Cabbage Aphid. DPRID research officer Dusty Severtson describes where within the crop to check for the aphid and the use of monitoring tools such as the Crop Scout app to accurately calculate aphid numbers.
Contact:
Dusty Severtson
Research Officer – Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development
m: 0427 196 656
email: dustin.severtson@dpird.wa.gov.au
Further information:
https://grdc.com.au/CropAphidsBackPocketGuidetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676032581Snails slow to take bait in warmer monthsWed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/snails-slow-to-take-bait-in-warmer-months
00:11:36Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSnails may be slow to move, but they are quick to survive baits during late Spring and Summer. This surprising development has been revealed as a result of research into snail mortality on the York Peninsula. This fact and several other tips for managing snails are explained by entomologist Helen Brodie on this podcast.
Contact:
Helen Brodie
08 8429 0557
Helen.brodie@sa.gov.au
Link:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-138-january-february-2019/autumn-baiting-timely-for-snail-controlSnails may be slow to move, but they are quick to…Snails may be slow to move, but they are quick to survive baits during late Spring and Summer. This surprising development has been revealed as a result of research into snail mortality on the York Peninsula. This fact and several other tips for managing snails are explained by entomologist Helen Brodie on this podcast.
Contact:
Helen Brodie
08 8429 0557
Helen.brodie@sa.gov.au
Link:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-138-january-february-2019/autumn-baiting-timely-for-snail-controltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/672054272Matching Nitrogen to Crop NeedsWed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/matching-nitrogen-to-crop-needs
00:08:34Grains Research and Development CorporationnoNitrogen fertiliser is arguably a farmer’s biggest variable cost, year on year. Providing the correct amount of nitrogen to a growing crop is the key to success.
But how best to deliver that nitrogen without seeing it lost to the environment before it reaches the crop?
That was the key question for some recent research in western Victoria – research that is still ongoing in many parts of the southern and northern region.
Contact:
Ash Wallace
ashley.wallace@ecodev.vic.gov.au
More Information:
https://communities.grdc.com.au/crop-nutrition/mid-row-banding-promising-for-in-crop-nitrogen/Nitrogen fertiliser is arguably a farmer’s bigges…Nitrogen fertiliser is arguably a farmer’s biggest variable cost, year on year. Providing the correct amount of nitrogen to a growing crop is the key to success.
But how best to deliver that nitrogen without seeing it lost to the environment before it reaches the crop?
That was the key question for some recent research in western Victoria – research that is still ongoing in many parts of the southern and northern region.
Contact:
Ash Wallace
ashley.wallace@ecodev.vic.gov.au
More Information:
https://communities.grdc.com.au/crop-nutrition/mid-row-banding-promising-for-in-crop-nitrogen/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/672044654Canopy infection by Blackleg – a new evolutionWed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/canopy-infection-by-blackleg-a-new-evolution
00:10:56Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFarmers in blackleg prone areas of Australia are generally competent in managing the disease in their canola crops. That is until the recent advent of blackleg infection of the upper canopy. This new way blackleg has developed ways to attack canola crops is the focus of this podcast featuring Steve Marcroft from Marcroft Pathology.
Contact:
Steve Marcroft
03 5381 2294
0409 978 941
steve@grainspathology.com.au
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5956950/plan-to-beat-upper-canopy-blackleg-infection-in-canola/Farmers in blackleg prone areas of Australia are …Farmers in blackleg prone areas of Australia are generally competent in managing the disease in their canola crops. That is until the recent advent of blackleg infection of the upper canopy. This new way blackleg has developed ways to attack canola crops is the focus of this podcast featuring Steve Marcroft from Marcroft Pathology.
Contact:
Steve Marcroft
03 5381 2294
0409 978 941
steve@grainspathology.com.au
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5956950/plan-to-beat-upper-canopy-blackleg-infection-in-canola/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/669294953Identifying Frost DamageThu, 22 Aug 2019 04:18:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/identifying-frost-damage
00:05:55Grains Research and Development CorporationnoValuable frost research is equipping grain growers with practical information on how to identify frost damage in cereal crops.
In this podcast WA Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development research officer, Dr Ben Biddulph, discusses what to look for, when and where, to identify frost damage.
According to Dr Biddulph grain growers need to be alert, but not alarmed about frost, and know what management options are available to reduce or mitigate frost risk.
Further information:
Dr Ben Biddulph
DPIRD Grains Directorate
3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151
m: 0428 920 654
e: ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au
GRDC project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
• Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
• Frost - Frequently Asked Questions, a DPIRD publication produced in collaboration with GRDC at https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq
• The GRDC YouTube frost playlist which includes segments about the emotional cost of frost and managing the effects of frost https://www.grdc.com.au/GRDC-Video-NationalFrostInitiativePlaylist
• GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk
• More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotes
Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-cropValuable frost research is equipping grain grower…Valuable frost research is equipping grain growers with practical information on how to identify frost damage in cereal crops.
In this podcast WA Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development research officer, Dr Ben Biddulph, discusses what to look for, when and where, to identify frost damage.
According to Dr Biddulph grain growers need to be alert, but not alarmed about frost, and know what management options are available to reduce or mitigate frost risk.
Further information:
Dr Ben Biddulph
DPIRD Grains Directorate
3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151
m: 0428 920 654
e: ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au
GRDC project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
• Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
• Frost - Frequently Asked Questions, a DPIRD publication produced in collaboration with GRDC at https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq
• The GRDC YouTube frost playlist which includes segments about the emotional cost of frost and managing the effects of frost https://www.grdc.com.au/GRDC-Video-NationalFrostInitiativePlaylist
• GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk
• More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotes
Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-croptag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/668820311Irrigated Cropping Council Survey - Do the numbers before turning on the tapWed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/irrigated-cropping-council-survey-do-the-numbers-before-turning-on-the-tap
00:10:27Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWith water such a valuable commodity nowadays, it’s little wonder that irrigators ask themselves whether they are better off selling their water or using it to grow out a crop. It’s a tough question. So GRDC last year asked the Irrigated Cropping Council to see if they could come up with some answers.
Contact:
Damian Jones
0409 181 099
Damian.jones@irrigatedcroppingcouncil.com.auWith water such a valuable commodity nowadays, it…With water such a valuable commodity nowadays, it’s little wonder that irrigators ask themselves whether they are better off selling their water or using it to grow out a crop. It’s a tough question. So GRDC last year asked the Irrigated Cropping Council to see if they could come up with some answers.
Contact:
Damian Jones
0409 181 099
Damian.jones@irrigatedcroppingcouncil.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/668790164Detecting & Managing Blackleg In WA Canola CropsWed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/detecting-managing-blackleg-in-wa-canola-crops
00:07:28Grains Research and Development CorporationnoBlackleg is a common yet economically serious canola disease in Western Australia (WA). While it has the potential to cause severe yield loss, the good news is that it can be successfully managed.
Dr Ravjit Khangura from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is an expert in this area, and advocates an integrated disease management approach. Dr Khangura joins Deb Bishop to discuss blackleg management tactics and GRDC resources that are available to help WA growers combat the disease.
Contact:
Dr Ravjit Khangura
DPIRD
ravjit.khangura@dpird.wa.gov.au
Additional resources:
– BlacklegCM app (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/blacklegcm-a-new-app-to-manage-blackleg-in-canola)
– 2018 Blackleg Management Guide (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/blackleg-management-guide)
– National Variety Trials (https://www.nvtonline.com.au/)Blackleg is a common yet economically serious can…Blackleg is a common yet economically serious canola disease in Western Australia (WA). While it has the potential to cause severe yield loss, the good news is that it can be successfully managed.
Dr Ravjit Khangura from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is an expert in this area, and advocates an integrated disease management approach. Dr Khangura joins Deb Bishop to discuss blackleg management tactics and GRDC resources that are available to help WA growers combat the disease.
Contact:
Dr Ravjit Khangura
DPIRD
ravjit.khangura@dpird.wa.gov.au
Additional resources:
– BlacklegCM app (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/blacklegcm-a-new-app-to-manage-blackleg-in-canola)
– 2018 Blackleg Management Guide (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/blackleg-management-guide)
– National Variety Trials (https://www.nvtonline.com.au/)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/665521772Just How Many Russian Wheat Aphids Is Too ManyWed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/just-how-many-russian-wheat-aphids-is-too-many
00:09:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoTrials are underway to determine accurate control thresholds for Russian Wheat Aphid under Australian conditions. The national trials are also looking at the potential impact of the insect on Australian yields. On this podcast, SARDI Entomologist Maarten van Helden discusses this important work.
Contact:
Maarten van Helden, SARDI
maarten.vanhelden@sa.gov.au
Resources:
• Russian wheat aphid green bridge surveillance https://youtu.be/xA2RB5Mw5jE
• Russian Wheat Aphid: Tactics For Future Control https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2017/07/russian-wheat-aphid-tactics-for-future-control
• Tips & Tactics: Russian Wheat Aphid https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/tips-and-tactics-russian-wheat-aphidTrials are underway to determine accurate control…Trials are underway to determine accurate control thresholds for Russian Wheat Aphid under Australian conditions. The national trials are also looking at the potential impact of the insect on Australian yields. On this podcast, SARDI Entomologist Maarten van Helden discusses this important work.
Contact:
Maarten van Helden, SARDI
maarten.vanhelden@sa.gov.au
Resources:
• Russian wheat aphid green bridge surveillance https://youtu.be/xA2RB5Mw5jE
• Russian Wheat Aphid: Tactics For Future Control https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2017/07/russian-wheat-aphid-tactics-for-future-control
• Tips & Tactics: Russian Wheat Aphid https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/tips-and-tactics-russian-wheat-aphidtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/665490824Managing Diamondback Moth In WAWed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/managing-diamondback-moth-in-wa
00:07:33Grains Research and Development CorporationnoDiamondback Moth is an occasional pest of canola, but severe infestations of adults and/or caterpillars can cause up to 80 per cent yield losses in canola and other brassica crops.
This pest can also rapidly develop insecticide resistance and an integrated pest management plan is advised for sustainable control.
Further information:
Dusty Severtson
Research Officer – Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development
m: 0427 196 656
email: dustin.severtson@dpird.wa.gov.au
Resources:
GRDC Factsheet, Resistance Management Strategy For Diamondback Moth In Australian Canola.
https://grdc.com.au/fs-resistancestrategydiamondbackmothDiamondback Moth is an occasional pest of canola,…Diamondback Moth is an occasional pest of canola, but severe infestations of adults and/or caterpillars can cause up to 80 per cent yield losses in canola and other brassica crops.
This pest can also rapidly develop insecticide resistance and an integrated pest management plan is advised for sustainable control.
Further information:
Dusty Severtson
Research Officer – Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development
m: 0427 196 656
email: dustin.severtson@dpird.wa.gov.au
Resources:
GRDC Factsheet, Resistance Management Strategy For Diamondback Moth In Australian Canola.
https://grdc.com.au/fs-resistancestrategydiamondbackmothtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/662142467Assessing Frost DamageWed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/assessing-frost-damage
00:11:40Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThis episode is focussed on the second research component of the Frost Mapping project, assessing frost damage before its visible to the naked eye, using the Electromagnetic spectrum.
This is a collaborative project involving Mick Faulkner, the University of Western Australia, Agriculture Victoria and grain growers, including David Mitchell from Mintaro in South Australia’s north eastern grain growing zone.
The Frost Mapping project is one of a number of projects related to GRDC’s key investment target strategy for frost.
Further information:
Mick Faulkner
Agrilink Agricultural Consultants
PO Box 118, Watervale SA 5452
Ph: 08 88434282
Mob: 0428 857378
Email: mick.faulkner@bigpond.com
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
• Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
• GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk
• More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotesThis episode is focussed on the second research c…This episode is focussed on the second research component of the Frost Mapping project, assessing frost damage before its visible to the naked eye, using the Electromagnetic spectrum.
This is a collaborative project involving Mick Faulkner, the University of Western Australia, Agriculture Victoria and grain growers, including David Mitchell from Mintaro in South Australia’s north eastern grain growing zone.
The Frost Mapping project is one of a number of projects related to GRDC’s key investment target strategy for frost.
Further information:
Mick Faulkner
Agrilink Agricultural Consultants
PO Box 118, Watervale SA 5452
Ph: 08 88434282
Mob: 0428 857378
Email: mick.faulkner@bigpond.com
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
• Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
• GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk
• More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotestag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/662138570Frost MappingWed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/frost-mapping
00:08:55Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA research effort led by CSIRO, with GRDC investment, has developed a modeling tool that could in future years help growers rapidly understand the extent of crop damage following a frost event to aid with timely decision-making post-frost.
The Frost Mapping project is one of a number of projects related to GRDC’s key investment target strategy for frost.
Further information:
David Gobbett
Senior Experimental Scientist / Spatial Data Analyst
Integrated Agricultural Systems
CSIRO Agriculture & Food
Phone: +61 8 8303 8741 | Mobile: 043 887 5531 | david.gobbett@csiro.au | http://people.csiro.au/G/D/David-Gobbett.aspx |
Postal: Locked Bag 2, Glen Osmond, SA 5064, Australia | Site: CSIRO Waite Campus, Gate 4, Waite Rd, Urrbrae, SA 5064
GRDC project code: CSP00198
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
• Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
• GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk
• More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotesA research effort led by CSIRO, with GRDC investm…A research effort led by CSIRO, with GRDC investment, has developed a modeling tool that could in future years help growers rapidly understand the extent of crop damage following a frost event to aid with timely decision-making post-frost.
The Frost Mapping project is one of a number of projects related to GRDC’s key investment target strategy for frost.
Further information:
David Gobbett
Senior Experimental Scientist / Spatial Data Analyst
Integrated Agricultural Systems
CSIRO Agriculture & Food
Phone: +61 8 8303 8741 | Mobile: 043 887 5531 | david.gobbett@csiro.au | http://people.csiro.au/G/D/David-Gobbett.aspx |
Postal: Locked Bag 2, Glen Osmond, SA 5064, Australia | Site: CSIRO Waite Campus, Gate 4, Waite Rd, Urrbrae, SA 5064
GRDC project code: CSP00198
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
• Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
• GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk
• More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotestag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/658918898Spot Form Net Blotch On BarleyWed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/spot-form-net-blotch-on-barley
00:07:13Grains Research and Development CorporationnoUsing a GRDC/RCSN ‘local project’ investment into tactical fungicide use involving a local western region farm adviser is addressing the issue of managing spot form of net blotch (SFNB) in barley crops.
This disease is a R&D priority for the Regional Cropping Solutions Network Kwinana West (RCSN) group and for the GRDC Western Regional Panel. This podcast highlights how local research results are providing solutions for this disease, especially the economics of fungicide use.
Contact:
Garren Knell, ConsultAg agronomist
gk@consultag.com.au
0427 442 887
To report episodes of fungicide resistance:
* Contact the Centre for Crop and Disease Management at Curtin University, Perth WA.
- Email the fungicide resistance team frg@curtin.edu.au
- Phone (08) 9266 4818
More information:
* https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/barley-west
* https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/the-incidence-of-fungicide-resistance-in-spot-form-net-blotch-sfnb-and-its-implications
* https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/spot-form-net-blotch-impact-of-resistance-and-epidemic-severity-on-yieldUsing a GRDC/RCSN ‘local project’ investment into…Using a GRDC/RCSN ‘local project’ investment into tactical fungicide use involving a local western region farm adviser is addressing the issue of managing spot form of net blotch (SFNB) in barley crops.
This disease is a R&D priority for the Regional Cropping Solutions Network Kwinana West (RCSN) group and for the GRDC Western Regional Panel. This podcast highlights how local research results are providing solutions for this disease, especially the economics of fungicide use.
Contact:
Garren Knell, ConsultAg agronomist
gk@consultag.com.au
0427 442 887
To report episodes of fungicide resistance:
* Contact the Centre for Crop and Disease Management at Curtin University, Perth WA.
- Email the fungicide resistance team frg@curtin.edu.au
- Phone (08) 9266 4818
More information:
* https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/barley-west
* https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/the-incidence-of-fungicide-resistance-in-spot-form-net-blotch-sfnb-and-its-implications
* https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/spot-form-net-blotch-impact-of-resistance-and-epidemic-severity-on-yieldtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/655604306Keeping Glyphosate SustainableWed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/keeping-glyphosate-sustainable
00:07:38Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGlyphosate resistance is on the rise in Australia’s grain growing regions. With 17 key weed species already identified as resistant, sustainable herbicide practices have never been so important.
In this podcast Andrew Storrie from AGRONOMO discusses what herbicide resistance (or susceptibility) testing options are available to WA growers.
Further information:
Andrew Storrie
PO Box 5944
Albany WA 6332
Phone +61 (8) 9842 3598
Mobile: 0428 423 577
andrew@agronomo.com.au
@AgronomoOz
AGSWG web site www.glyphosateresistance.org.au
For information on herbicide sustainability visit the WeedSmart information hub at www.weedsmart.org.auGlyphosate resistance is on the rise in Australia…Glyphosate resistance is on the rise in Australia’s grain growing regions. With 17 key weed species already identified as resistant, sustainable herbicide practices have never been so important.
In this podcast Andrew Storrie from AGRONOMO discusses what herbicide resistance (or susceptibility) testing options are available to WA growers.
Further information:
Andrew Storrie
PO Box 5944
Albany WA 6332
Phone +61 (8) 9842 3598
Mobile: 0428 423 577
andrew@agronomo.com.au
@AgronomoOz
AGSWG web site www.glyphosateresistance.org.au
For information on herbicide sustainability visit the WeedSmart information hub at www.weedsmart.org.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/652301639Hyper Yielding Cereals ProjectWed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/hyper-yielding-cereals-project
00:16:33Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGrain growers in Tasmania could be averaging cereal yields of 7 tonnes per hectare. The top 10 percent of those growers could be doing double that tonnage.
This is a major outcome the Hyper Yielding Cereals project wants to see after 5 years of Research, Development and Extension.
This podcast will take you to Hagley in northern Tasmania where the GRDC has invested in a major trial to lift feed wheat and barley yields, as well as improve grain quality and reduce the need for the island state to import cereals.
Leading the Hyper Yielding Cereals R&D team is Nick Poole from FAR Australia.
Further information:
https://www.far.org.nz/far_australia/research_and_extension_projects
Nick Poole
Managing Director
Foundation for Arable Research Australia
Address: 23 High Street, Inverleigh, Victoria, 3321, Australia
Ph: +61 3 5265 1290 ● Fax: +61 3 5265 1601 ● Mobile: +61 499 888 066 Web: www.far.org.nz (http://www.far.org.nz/)Grain growers in Tasmania could be averaging cere…Grain growers in Tasmania could be averaging cereal yields of 7 tonnes per hectare. The top 10 percent of those growers could be doing double that tonnage.
This is a major outcome the Hyper Yielding Cereals project wants to see after 5 years of Research, Development and Extension.
This podcast will take you to Hagley in northern Tasmania where the GRDC has invested in a major trial to lift feed wheat and barley yields, as well as improve grain quality and reduce the need for the island state to import cereals.
Leading the Hyper Yielding Cereals R&D team is Nick Poole from FAR Australia.
Further information:
https://www.far.org.nz/far_australia/research_and_extension_projects
Nick Poole
Managing Director
Foundation for Arable Research Australia
Address: 23 High Street, Inverleigh, Victoria, 3321, Australia
Ph: +61 3 5265 1290 ● Fax: +61 3 5265 1601 ● Mobile: +61 499 888 066 Web: www.far.org.nz (http://www.far.org.nz/)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/648870884Aphids in wheatWed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/aphids-in-wheat
00:09:23Grains Research and Development CorporationnoResearchers at the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are testing the law of unintended consequences – in this case whether wheat varieties that stay greener longer are also prolonging the feeding of aphids on wheat plants. On this podcast, Entomologist, Melina Miles and her team take us into the tiny world of aphids.
Contact:
Melina Miles
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
0407 113 306
melina.miles@daf.qld.gov.auResearchers at the Queensland Department of Agric…Researchers at the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are testing the law of unintended consequences – in this case whether wheat varieties that stay greener longer are also prolonging the feeding of aphids on wheat plants. On this podcast, Entomologist, Melina Miles and her team take us into the tiny world of aphids.
Contact:
Melina Miles
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
0407 113 306
melina.miles@daf.qld.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/642128232Hyper Yielding Cereals - WA Study TourWed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/hyper-yielding-cereals-wa-study-tour
00:10:59Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAfter identifying a need to lift cereal yields to take advantage of the extensive soil amelioration work that’s been happening in Western Australia and newfound opportunities to sow early crops, a group of innovative Esperance growers were keen to investigate options.
Quenten Knight a member of the Soil Constraints West steering committee and an agronomist with Agronomy Focus in Esperance put together a study tour plan for the group and with a GRDC Grower Development award, the Esperance growers had the means to travel.
Their destination was the Hyper Yielding Cereals trial site in New Zealand.
Further information:
GRDC - Grower and Adviser development: https://grdc.com.au/about/scholarships-sponsorships-awards/grower-and-adviser-development
FAR - Research and Extension projects: https://www.far.org.nz/far_australia/research_and_extension_projects
Quenten Knight
Agronomist
Agronomy Focus
9 Currong Street
PO Box 2418
Esperance WA 6450
M - 0427 720004
P - (08) 9072 0542
F - (08) 9072 0726
E - Quenten@agronomyfocus.com.auAfter identifying a need to lift cereal yields to…After identifying a need to lift cereal yields to take advantage of the extensive soil amelioration work that’s been happening in Western Australia and newfound opportunities to sow early crops, a group of innovative Esperance growers were keen to investigate options.
Quenten Knight a member of the Soil Constraints West steering committee and an agronomist with Agronomy Focus in Esperance put together a study tour plan for the group and with a GRDC Grower Development award, the Esperance growers had the means to travel.
Their destination was the Hyper Yielding Cereals trial site in New Zealand.
Further information:
GRDC - Grower and Adviser development: https://grdc.com.au/about/scholarships-sponsorships-awards/grower-and-adviser-development
FAR - Research and Extension projects: https://www.far.org.nz/far_australia/research_and_extension_projects
Quenten Knight
Agronomist
Agronomy Focus
9 Currong Street
PO Box 2418
Esperance WA 6450
M - 0427 720004
P - (08) 9072 0542
F - (08) 9072 0726
E - Quenten@agronomyfocus.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/642123822Grazing cereals reap big benefitsWed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/grazing-cereals-reap-big-benefits
00:12:46Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFor many central western NSW grain growers in 2018, the decision to graze their cereal crops reaped big rewards. But it’s not as simple as letting a mob of sheep loose on your best farming paddock. On this podcast, Peter Matthews, a Technical Specialist with the NSW Department of Primary Industries discusses the tactical and strategic decisions you need to take for a successful cereal grazing program.
Contact:
Peter Matthews
0427 007 395
Peter.matthews@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources:
Dual purpose crops boost farm income: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-132-january-february-2018/dual-purpose-crops-boost-farm-income
Dual purpose cereal variety performance in NSW farming systems: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/dual-purpose-cereal-variety-performance-in-nsw-farming-systems
Dual purpose cereals varieties and management for the northern slopes and plains: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2013/02/dual-purpose-cereals-varieties-and-management-for-the-northern-slopes-and-plainsFor many central western NSW grain growers in 201…For many central western NSW grain growers in 2018, the decision to graze their cereal crops reaped big rewards. But it’s not as simple as letting a mob of sheep loose on your best farming paddock. On this podcast, Peter Matthews, a Technical Specialist with the NSW Department of Primary Industries discusses the tactical and strategic decisions you need to take for a successful cereal grazing program.
Contact:
Peter Matthews
0427 007 395
Peter.matthews@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources:
Dual purpose crops boost farm income: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-132-january-february-2018/dual-purpose-crops-boost-farm-income
Dual purpose cereal variety performance in NSW farming systems: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/dual-purpose-cereal-variety-performance-in-nsw-farming-systems
Dual purpose cereals varieties and management for the northern slopes and plains: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2013/02/dual-purpose-cereals-varieties-and-management-for-the-northern-slopes-and-plainstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/638802750Tips On Monitoring For Insects In Early Season CanolaWed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/tips-on-monitoring-for-insects-in-early-season-canola
00:11:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoMonitoring a crop is an integral part of a growers integrated pest management (IPM) strategy. Not only does it reveal if any damage is occurring, it also helps in determining pest and beneficial presence and abundance.
In this podcast, agronomist Phil Bowden explores these insect monitoring methods in detail, to help growers and advisors make an informed risk assessment and to decide if chemical control is warranted.
It’s also detailed in the publication Insect Pests Of Establishing Canola In NSW guide developed by cesar (developer of Pestfacts) and the GRDC.
Contact:
Phil Bowden
phil@bowdenrural.com
Resources:
Insect Pests Of Establishing Canola In NSW guide https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/insect-pests-of-establishing-canola-in-nsw
GrowNotes Canola - North: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-north
GrowNotes Canola - South: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-south
GrowNotes Canola - West: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-west
Detecting and managing blackleg in canola crops video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arU7pr0ygqA
Keep an eye out for Monitoring for insects in early season canola video series on the GRDC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/theGRDCMonitoring a crop is an integral part of a grower…Monitoring a crop is an integral part of a growers integrated pest management (IPM) strategy. Not only does it reveal if any damage is occurring, it also helps in determining pest and beneficial presence and abundance.
In this podcast, agronomist Phil Bowden explores these insect monitoring methods in detail, to help growers and advisors make an informed risk assessment and to decide if chemical control is warranted.
It’s also detailed in the publication Insect Pests Of Establishing Canola In NSW guide developed by cesar (developer of Pestfacts) and the GRDC.
Contact:
Phil Bowden
phil@bowdenrural.com
Resources:
Insect Pests Of Establishing Canola In NSW guide https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/insect-pests-of-establishing-canola-in-nsw
GrowNotes Canola - North: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-north
GrowNotes Canola - South: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-south
GrowNotes Canola - West: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-west
Detecting and managing blackleg in canola crops video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arU7pr0ygqA
Keep an eye out for Monitoring for insects in early season canola video series on the GRDC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/theGRDCtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/638786028Birchip Cropping Group Seeder Demo DayWed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/birchip-cropping-group-seeder-demo-day
00:08:21Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) seeder demonstration day was held in April 2019 to compare six commercially-available conventional seeders and precision planters in establishing canola at two sowing rates.
In this podcast, the GRDC’s Andrew Etherton talks through the event and the GRDC investment behind it - a four-year industry collaboration aiming to increase the profitability of growers in Australia’s southern and western grain producing areas.
The trial data will be analysed later in the growing season by BCG, and the outcomes shared with growers so they can make improvements to seeding machinery and quantify the value of precision planters in optimising plant establishment and yield.
Contact:
Andrew Etherton
andrew.etherton@grdc.com.au
Resources:
Birchip Cropping Group seeder demo day video: https://youtu.be/m7VM3BC4tnE
More information: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2019/4/seeder-demonstration-day-at-birchipThe Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) seeder demonstra…The Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) seeder demonstration day was held in April 2019 to compare six commercially-available conventional seeders and precision planters in establishing canola at two sowing rates.
In this podcast, the GRDC’s Andrew Etherton talks through the event and the GRDC investment behind it - a four-year industry collaboration aiming to increase the profitability of growers in Australia’s southern and western grain producing areas.
The trial data will be analysed later in the growing season by BCG, and the outcomes shared with growers so they can make improvements to seeding machinery and quantify the value of precision planters in optimising plant establishment and yield.
Contact:
Andrew Etherton
andrew.etherton@grdc.com.au
Resources:
Birchip Cropping Group seeder demo day video: https://youtu.be/m7VM3BC4tnE
More information: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2019/4/seeder-demonstration-day-at-birchiptag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/635302443Closing The HRZ Yield GapWed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/closing-the-hrz-yield-gap
00:10:26Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGrain yields in the high-rainfall zone (HRZ) have always posed a paradox, remaining far lower than modelling had predicted. However, that is now changing as a result of a comprehensive new research program covering farm-management practices, soil nutrition and plant biology and the development of tools that are helping to better predict the yield and economic benefits of applying inputs in the high-rainfall zone.
Further information:
Dr Penny Riffkin
Dept. Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resource - Victoria
0418 514 815
03 5573 0926
penny.riffkin@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Malcolm McCaskill
03 5573 0957
malcolm.mccaskill@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Useful resources:
https://communities.grdc.com.au/crop-nutrition?s=HRZ+decision+support+tools
Visit https://extensionaus.com.au for more resources
GRDC Podcast, Lifting HRZ cereal yields: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/lifting-hrz-cereal-yields
GRDC project code: DAV00141Grain yields in the high-rainfall zone (HRZ) have…Grain yields in the high-rainfall zone (HRZ) have always posed a paradox, remaining far lower than modelling had predicted. However, that is now changing as a result of a comprehensive new research program covering farm-management practices, soil nutrition and plant biology and the development of tools that are helping to better predict the yield and economic benefits of applying inputs in the high-rainfall zone.
Further information:
Dr Penny Riffkin
Dept. Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resource - Victoria
0418 514 815
03 5573 0926
penny.riffkin@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Malcolm McCaskill
03 5573 0957
malcolm.mccaskill@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Useful resources:
https://communities.grdc.com.au/crop-nutrition?s=HRZ+decision+support+tools
Visit https://extensionaus.com.au for more resources
GRDC Podcast, Lifting HRZ cereal yields: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/lifting-hrz-cereal-yields
GRDC project code: DAV00141tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/631896840Crown rotten luckWed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crown-rotten-luck
00:12:29Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIt’s actually not about luck. Controlling Crown Rot is about good management. On this podcast, senior plant pathologist, Andrew Milgate, from the NSW Department of Primary Industries, explains that the control of Crown Rot in southeastern Australia needs a specific strategy to prevent inoculum levels climbing to the point that reducing the impact of the disease could take years.
Contact:
Dr Andrew Milgate
Senior Plant Pathologist
Department of Primary Industries,
Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, NSW
02 6938 1900
Andrew.milgate@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources:
GRDC Crop variety guides: https://grdc.com.au/crop-variety-guides
NSW DPI Winter crop sowing guide: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/broadacre-crops/guides/publications/winter-crop-variety-sowing-guideIt’s actually not about luck. Controlling Crown R…It’s actually not about luck. Controlling Crown Rot is about good management. On this podcast, senior plant pathologist, Andrew Milgate, from the NSW Department of Primary Industries, explains that the control of Crown Rot in southeastern Australia needs a specific strategy to prevent inoculum levels climbing to the point that reducing the impact of the disease could take years.
Contact:
Dr Andrew Milgate
Senior Plant Pathologist
Department of Primary Industries,
Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, NSW
02 6938 1900
Andrew.milgate@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources:
GRDC Crop variety guides: https://grdc.com.au/crop-variety-guides
NSW DPI Winter crop sowing guide: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/broadacre-crops/guides/publications/winter-crop-variety-sowing-guidetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/631914297Value of field days to grain growersWed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/value-of-field-days-to-grain-growers
00:09:13Grains Research and Development CorporationnoHagley in northern Tasmania is the site of an extensive trial dedicated to helping the state’s grain growers to achieve higher yields of quality feed grain. It’s also the location of an annual field day that showcases its research into new cereal lines and agronomy strategies to lift feed grain productivity.
On this podcast Tasmanian grower and Southern Panel member Michael Chilvers discusses the major constraints to cereal production in high rainfall areas, and how he is using the latest germplasm research and fungicide management strategies to help achieve the potential yield for his region.
The trial and field day are part of the GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Cereals Project, that aims to increase average red feed wheat yields in Tasmania from 4.4 t/ha to 7t/ha by 2020 and have 10% of commercial Tasmanian feed wheat crops yielding 14t/ha by 2020.
Resources:
GRDC Update paper: Hyper yielding cereal project - What has performed well over two contrasting seasons? https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/07/hyper-yielding-cereal-project
YouTube video: Comparing long & short season feed-grain barley varieties sown on the same date: https://youtu.be/cM4cMIoyd9E
YouTube video: See the difference - comparing seeding rates at the Hyper Yielding Cereals trial: https://youtu.be/Oi78unbEZR0
YouTube video: Showing the level of disease resistance between fungicide treated and untreated cereals: https://youtu.be/l3g14Vot-d8
GRDC Southern panel: https://grdc.com.au/about/what-we-do/region-panels/southernHagley in northern Tasmania is the site of an ext…Hagley in northern Tasmania is the site of an extensive trial dedicated to helping the state’s grain growers to achieve higher yields of quality feed grain. It’s also the location of an annual field day that showcases its research into new cereal lines and agronomy strategies to lift feed grain productivity.
On this podcast Tasmanian grower and Southern Panel member Michael Chilvers discusses the major constraints to cereal production in high rainfall areas, and how he is using the latest germplasm research and fungicide management strategies to help achieve the potential yield for his region.
The trial and field day are part of the GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Cereals Project, that aims to increase average red feed wheat yields in Tasmania from 4.4 t/ha to 7t/ha by 2020 and have 10% of commercial Tasmanian feed wheat crops yielding 14t/ha by 2020.
Resources:
GRDC Update paper: Hyper yielding cereal project - What has performed well over two contrasting seasons? https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/07/hyper-yielding-cereal-project
YouTube video: Comparing long & short season feed-grain barley varieties sown on the same date: https://youtu.be/cM4cMIoyd9E
YouTube video: See the difference - comparing seeding rates at the Hyper Yielding Cereals trial: https://youtu.be/Oi78unbEZR0
YouTube video: Showing the level of disease resistance between fungicide treated and untreated cereals: https://youtu.be/l3g14Vot-d8
GRDC Southern panel: https://grdc.com.au/about/what-we-do/region-panels/southerntag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/624469476Emerging management tips for early sown winter wheatsWed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/emerging-management-tips-for-early-sown-winter-wheats
00:10:54Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWinter wheat varieties allow wheat growers in the Southern Region to sow much earlier than currently practised, meaning a greater proportion of farm can be sown on time.
The GRDC’s Management of Early Sown Wheat project focuses on which varieties have the best yield, adaptation in different environments and their optimal sowing window.
Associate Professor at La Trobe University, James Hunt, is involved in the project and talks us through the results of an experiment and their significance for growers.
Contact
James Hunt
j.hunt@latrobe.edu.au
More information
Emerging Management Tips For Early Sown Winter Wheats update paper: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/emerging-management-tips-for-early-sown-winter-wheats
GRDC project code: 9175069Winter wheat varieties allow wheat growers in the…Winter wheat varieties allow wheat growers in the Southern Region to sow much earlier than currently practised, meaning a greater proportion of farm can be sown on time.
The GRDC’s Management of Early Sown Wheat project focuses on which varieties have the best yield, adaptation in different environments and their optimal sowing window.
Associate Professor at La Trobe University, James Hunt, is involved in the project and talks us through the results of an experiment and their significance for growers.
Contact
James Hunt
j.hunt@latrobe.edu.au
More information
Emerging Management Tips For Early Sown Winter Wheats update paper: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/emerging-management-tips-for-early-sown-winter-wheats
GRDC project code: 9175069tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/620850213Regional Cropping Solutions Network - WAWed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/regional-cropping-solutions-network-wa
00:09:24Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe Regional Cropping Solutions Network encourages West Australian grain growers to voice local farming concerns and put forward research ideas to help increase grower profitability in their local port zone.
And in this podcast, WA grain grower and western region RCSN co-ordinator, Julianne Hill outlines the network’s collaborative structure and how it makes the best use of the Grains Research and Development Corporation's investment of grower R&D dollars.The Regional Cropping Solutions Network encourage…The Regional Cropping Solutions Network encourages West Australian grain growers to voice local farming concerns and put forward research ideas to help increase grower profitability in their local port zone.
And in this podcast, WA grain grower and western region RCSN co-ordinator, Julianne Hill outlines the network’s collaborative structure and how it makes the best use of the Grains Research and Development Corporation's investment of grower R&D dollars.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/620837298Mechanical Weeder Marks A New Era In Tactical TillageWed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/mechanical-weeder-marks-a-new-era-in-tactical-tillage
00:14:20Grains Research and Development CorporationnoManaging herbicide resistant weeds has become a major concern for grain growers, especially in the northern region which has the highest number of glyphosate resistant weed species. These are mainly summer weed species.
It was for this reason that GRDC invested in the tactical tillage project and called for a non-chemical means of weed control for use in an integrated weed management system.
Answering the call, the University of Western Australia proposed it would engineer a machine that could see weeds and chip them out of the soil.
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5872966/mechanical-chipper-added-to-weeds-arsenal/Managing herbicide resistant weeds has become a m…Managing herbicide resistant weeds has become a major concern for grain growers, especially in the northern region which has the highest number of glyphosate resistant weed species. These are mainly summer weed species.
It was for this reason that GRDC invested in the tactical tillage project and called for a non-chemical means of weed control for use in an integrated weed management system.
Answering the call, the University of Western Australia proposed it would engineer a machine that could see weeds and chip them out of the soil.
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/story/5872966/mechanical-chipper-added-to-weeds-arsenal/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/617860245Snail baiting in southern Western AustraliaWed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/snail-baiting-in-southern-western-australia
00:10:01Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA new online publication is available for Western Australia’s southern grain growers who have a snail, slug or slater problem in their crops.
Crop damage caused by Gastropods and slaters has increased over the past decade and the
Albany and Esperance port zone GRDC Regional Cropping Solution Network has identified the issue as an R&D priority.
So the Stirlings to Coast Farmers grower group, independent consultants and a Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development entomologist have been running trials to evaluate baiting and other controls measures.
Svetlana Micic is DPIRD’s Albany based entomologist and has been running snail baiting trials with local farmers and researching snail reproduction.
In this podcast, Svetlana talks specifically about the snail problem and what baiting strategies growers should use to help manage this crop pest issue.
Further information:
Svetlana Micic | Entomologist
Research, Development & Innovation
Industry & Economic Development
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
444 Albany Hwy, Albany WA 6330
t +61 (0)8 9892 8591 | m +61 (0)427 772 051 | w dpird.wa.gov.au
‘Mitigating snails, slugs and slaters in southern Western Australia’ is available on the GRDC website at http://bit.ly/2V1GC7d and hard copies are available.
To obtain a hard copy, contact the GRDC Perth office on western@grdc.com.au
or call 08 9230 4600.
Useful Resources
Snail and slug baiting guidelines: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/286735/Snail_and_slug_baiting_guidelines.pdf
Mitigating snails, slugs and slaters in southern Western Australia: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/mitigating-snails,-slugs-and-slatersA new online publication is available for Western…A new online publication is available for Western Australia’s southern grain growers who have a snail, slug or slater problem in their crops.
Crop damage caused by Gastropods and slaters has increased over the past decade and the
Albany and Esperance port zone GRDC Regional Cropping Solution Network has identified the issue as an R&D priority.
So the Stirlings to Coast Farmers grower group, independent consultants and a Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development entomologist have been running trials to evaluate baiting and other controls measures.
Svetlana Micic is DPIRD’s Albany based entomologist and has been running snail baiting trials with local farmers and researching snail reproduction.
In this podcast, Svetlana talks specifically about the snail problem and what baiting strategies growers should use to help manage this crop pest issue.
Further information:
Svetlana Micic | Entomologist
Research, Development & Innovation
Industry & Economic Development
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
444 Albany Hwy, Albany WA 6330
t +61 (0)8 9892 8591 | m +61 (0)427 772 051 | w dpird.wa.gov.au
‘Mitigating snails, slugs and slaters in southern Western Australia’ is available on the GRDC website at http://bit.ly/2V1GC7d and hard copies are available.
To obtain a hard copy, contact the GRDC Perth office on western@grdc.com.au
or call 08 9230 4600.
Useful Resources
Snail and slug baiting guidelines: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/286735/Snail_and_slug_baiting_guidelines.pdf
Mitigating snails, slugs and slaters in southern Western Australia: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2019/mitigating-snails,-slugs-and-slaterstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/617832552Mouse status in southern cropping systemsWed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/mouse-status-in-southern-cropping-systems
00:09:54Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIn this podcast, CSIRO’s Steve Henry outlines the research he has been doing with mice in cropping systems. Part of that project, which GRDC has invested in, involves bait trials aimed at getting better uptake of Zinc Phosphide the chemical used in mouse baits.
The podcast was recorded during a break between sessions at the Bendigo Update and starts with an update on the situation in the paddocks at the Bendigo Update, February 2019.
Further information:
Steve Henry, CSIRO
0428 633 844
steve.henry@csiro.au
GRDC Research Code: IAC00002
Mr Henry encourages growers and advisers to report and map mouse presence, absence and level of activity using MouseAlert (www.mousealert.org.au) so others can see the scale and extent of localised mouse activity. MouseAlert also provides access to fact sheets about mouse control and forecasts of the likelihood for future high levels of mouse activity in each grain-growing region.
The GRDC-funded mouse monitoring project is a collaboration between Landcare Research (New Zealand), CSIRO Agriculture and Food and the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre.
Observations can be directed to Mr Henry via Twitter, @MouseAlert.
Information about mouse control is available via the MouseAlert website, www.mousealert.org.au, or the GRDC Fact Sheet on mouse control.
Update papers – Bendigo 2019
Mice status, baiting and forecast threat: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/mice-status,-baiting-and-forecast-threat
Useful Resources
Mouse Control: https://grdc.com.au/mousecontrol
Better Mouse Management: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2017/07/tips-and-tactics-better-mouse-management
Monitoring Mice in Australia: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/monitoring-mice-in-australia
Controlling Mice - Baiting Strategies: https://agex.org.au/media/controlling-mice-baiting-strategies/
Video: Mice Control - a challenge for conservation farming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQxKXWzkKjQ
Mouse Chew Card: https://grdc.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/307961/Mouse_card_A4web_compressed.pdf
GRDC Mouse Control webinar and Q&A from 28th of March: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/webinars/mouse-control-webinarIn this podcast, CSIRO’s Steve Henry outlines the…In this podcast, CSIRO’s Steve Henry outlines the research he has been doing with mice in cropping systems. Part of that project, which GRDC has invested in, involves bait trials aimed at getting better uptake of Zinc Phosphide the chemical used in mouse baits.
The podcast was recorded during a break between sessions at the Bendigo Update and starts with an update on the situation in the paddocks at the Bendigo Update, February 2019.
Further information:
Steve Henry, CSIRO
0428 633 844
steve.henry@csiro.au
GRDC Research Code: IAC00002
Mr Henry encourages growers and advisers to report and map mouse presence, absence and level of activity using MouseAlert (www.mousealert.org.au) so others can see the scale and extent of localised mouse activity. MouseAlert also provides access to fact sheets about mouse control and forecasts of the likelihood for future high levels of mouse activity in each grain-growing region.
The GRDC-funded mouse monitoring project is a collaboration between Landcare Research (New Zealand), CSIRO Agriculture and Food and the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre.
Observations can be directed to Mr Henry via Twitter, @MouseAlert.
Information about mouse control is available via the MouseAlert website, www.mousealert.org.au, or the GRDC Fact Sheet on mouse control.
Update papers – Bendigo 2019
Mice status, baiting and forecast threat: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/mice-status,-baiting-and-forecast-threat
Useful Resources
Mouse Control: https://grdc.com.au/mousecontrol
Better Mouse Management: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2017/07/tips-and-tactics-better-mouse-management
Monitoring Mice in Australia: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/monitoring-mice-in-australia
Controlling Mice - Baiting Strategies: https://agex.org.au/media/controlling-mice-baiting-strategies/
Video: Mice Control - a challenge for conservation farming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQxKXWzkKjQ
Mouse Chew Card: https://grdc.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/307961/Mouse_card_A4web_compressed.pdf
GRDC Mouse Control webinar and Q&A from 28th of March: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/webinars/mouse-control-webinartag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/617791857Perennial wheat and grazingWed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/perennial-wheat-and-grazing
00:15:47Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe push to develop perennial cereals suitable for the Australian landscape is gathering pace with longevity of a new generation of plants being a key focus of researchers. On this podcast Matthew Newell from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) takes us into the heart of ongoing trial work at the Cowra Research Station. Matthew discusses the significance of home grown Australian perennial crops and explores traits with potential to bring higher returns to growers servicing a range of markets.
Contact
Matthew Newell, Researcher NSW DPI
02 6342 3862
Matt.newell@dpi.nsw.gov.auThe push to develop perennial cereals suitable fo…The push to develop perennial cereals suitable for the Australian landscape is gathering pace with longevity of a new generation of plants being a key focus of researchers. On this podcast Matthew Newell from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) takes us into the heart of ongoing trial work at the Cowra Research Station. Matthew discusses the significance of home grown Australian perennial crops and explores traits with potential to bring higher returns to growers servicing a range of markets.
Contact
Matthew Newell, Researcher NSW DPI
02 6342 3862
Matt.newell@dpi.nsw.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/613980513Improving nitrogen use efficiency using mid-row bandingWed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/improving-nitrogen-use-efficiency-using-mid-row-banding
00:10:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoMaximising the benefit derived from applied fertiliser has never been more important as nutrient demands increase.
Researchers in southern central NSW have tested several different nitrogen application methods and their findings challenge the current industry practice.
On this podcast, NSW DPI researcher Graeme Sandral discusses work undertaken over several years and the resulting conclusion that mid row banding of nitrogen has proved to be the most cost efficient application method.
Contact:
Graeme.sandral@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/improving-nitrogen-fertiliser-use-efficiency-in-wheat-using-mid-row-bandingMaximising the benefit derived from applied ferti…Maximising the benefit derived from applied fertiliser has never been more important as nutrient demands increase.
Researchers in southern central NSW have tested several different nitrogen application methods and their findings challenge the current industry practice.
On this podcast, NSW DPI researcher Graeme Sandral discusses work undertaken over several years and the resulting conclusion that mid row banding of nitrogen has proved to be the most cost efficient application method.
Contact:
Graeme.sandral@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/improving-nitrogen-fertiliser-use-efficiency-in-wheat-using-mid-row-bandingtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/607724124Fungicide Resistance InvestmentWed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/fungicide-resistance-investment
00:09:14Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFungicide Resistance in cereal crops such as barley could become as significant an issue for the Australian grains industry as Herbicide resistance in weeds.
Powdery Mildew alone costs many millions a year in crop yield losses according to the industry.
Researchers at the Centre for Crop Disease Management, a national research centre co-supported by WA’s Curtin University and the Grains Research & Development Corporation are leading the way in developing new technology and fungicide management strategies to address fungicide resistance in grain crops.
Contact:
Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz
Centre for Crop and Disease Management,
Curtin University, Perth Western Australia
m: 0468 766 584
ph: (08) 9266 3061
e: fran.lopezruiz@curtin.edu.au
GRDC project code: CUR00023
For more information contact:
frg@curtin.edu.auFungicide Resistance in cereal crops such as barl…Fungicide Resistance in cereal crops such as barley could become as significant an issue for the Australian grains industry as Herbicide resistance in weeds.
Powdery Mildew alone costs many millions a year in crop yield losses according to the industry.
Researchers at the Centre for Crop Disease Management, a national research centre co-supported by WA’s Curtin University and the Grains Research & Development Corporation are leading the way in developing new technology and fungicide management strategies to address fungicide resistance in grain crops.
Contact:
Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz
Centre for Crop and Disease Management,
Curtin University, Perth Western Australia
m: 0468 766 584
ph: (08) 9266 3061
e: fran.lopezruiz@curtin.edu.au
GRDC project code: CUR00023
For more information contact:
frg@curtin.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/607717614Research Probes Solutions For Canola SclerotiniaWed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/research-probes-solutions-for-canola-sclerotinia
00:08:27Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSclerotinia stem rot costs western and southern canola growers around $59 million dollars in crop losses annually. In today’s podcast, Dr Lars Kamphuis from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) shares the latest research on pre-breeding efforts to develop resistant varieties.
Supported by the GRDC, researchers from the CCDM have sourced diverse canola genotypes from around the globe in a bid to discover germplasm with better genetic resistance.
Contact:
Carole Kerr, CCDM
carole.kerr@curtin.edu.au
More information:
CCDM Sclerotinia hub: http://ccdm.com.au/sclerotinia/
GRDC Grains Research Update papers: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers
GRDC Sclerotinia Stem Rot in Canola fact sheet: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2014/03/grdc-fs-sclerotinia
GRDC Western Region Canola GrowNotes™: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-west
DPIRD Sclerotinia hub: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/canola/managing-sclerotinia-stem-rot-canola
NVT Online: https://nvtonline.com.auSclerotinia stem rot costs western and southern c…Sclerotinia stem rot costs western and southern canola growers around $59 million dollars in crop losses annually. In today’s podcast, Dr Lars Kamphuis from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) shares the latest research on pre-breeding efforts to develop resistant varieties.
Supported by the GRDC, researchers from the CCDM have sourced diverse canola genotypes from around the globe in a bid to discover germplasm with better genetic resistance.
Contact:
Carole Kerr, CCDM
carole.kerr@curtin.edu.au
More information:
CCDM Sclerotinia hub: http://ccdm.com.au/sclerotinia/
GRDC Grains Research Update papers: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers
GRDC Sclerotinia Stem Rot in Canola fact sheet: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2014/03/grdc-fs-sclerotinia
GRDC Western Region Canola GrowNotes™: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/crop-agronomy/canola-west
DPIRD Sclerotinia hub: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/canola/managing-sclerotinia-stem-rot-canola
NVT Online: https://nvtonline.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/607187148Crop disease in 2019 - what are the chances?Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crop-disease-in-2019-what-are-the-chances
00:09:22Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFollowing a dry 2018 what is the likelihood of disease risk this season. According to the experts, the risk of disease this year can not be ignored. On this podcast, Agriculture Victoria scientists, Grant Hollaway and Joshua Fanning, outline the risks and how to minimise them over the coming months.
Contact:
Grant Hollaway, Agriculture Victoria
grant.hollaway@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/cereal-foliar-and-root-disease-update-2019Following a dry 2018 what is the likelihood of di…Following a dry 2018 what is the likelihood of disease risk this season. According to the experts, the risk of disease this year can not be ignored. On this podcast, Agriculture Victoria scientists, Grant Hollaway and Joshua Fanning, outline the risks and how to minimise them over the coming months.
Contact:
Grant Hollaway, Agriculture Victoria
grant.hollaway@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/cereal-foliar-and-root-disease-update-2019tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/607114374Novel technologies applied to weed managementWed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/novel-technologies-applied-to-weed-management
00:13:36Grains Research and Development CorporationnoJust how close is Australia’s grains industry to being able to incorporate robotics into a weed control program?
Well a lot closer than perhaps many people think.
On this podcast we speak with Guy Coleman from Sydney University on the practical advancements in the field of robotics and discover that making face recognition software applicable to weeds is one of the final hurdles.
Contact:
Guy Coleman
02 8627 7157
Guy.coleman@sydney.edu.auJust how close is Australia’s grains industry to …Just how close is Australia’s grains industry to being able to incorporate robotics into a weed control program?
Well a lot closer than perhaps many people think.
On this podcast we speak with Guy Coleman from Sydney University on the practical advancements in the field of robotics and discover that making face recognition software applicable to weeds is one of the final hurdles.
Contact:
Guy Coleman
02 8627 7157
Guy.coleman@sydney.edu.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/603595326Crop sequencing from Cotton to grainWed, 10 Apr 2019 01:00:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crop-sequencing-from-cotton-to-grain
00:09:24Grains Research and Development CorporationnoImpact of cotton production on grain production in the north.
Transitioning from dryland cotton back into a cereal or pulse crop can be problematic for growers with residual issues associated with the harvested cotton crop. On this program Jon Baird from NSW DPI at Narrabri discusses trials he has undertaken on differing sowing options following a cotton crop.
Contact:
Jon Baird
02 6799 1520
Jon.baird@dpi.nsw.gov.auImpact of cotton production on grain production i…Impact of cotton production on grain production in the north.
Transitioning from dryland cotton back into a cereal or pulse crop can be problematic for growers with residual issues associated with the harvested cotton crop. On this program Jon Baird from NSW DPI at Narrabri discusses trials he has undertaken on differing sowing options following a cotton crop.
Contact:
Jon Baird
02 6799 1520
Jon.baird@dpi.nsw.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/603589512Canola firstWed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/canola-first
00:11:00Grains Research and Development CorporationnoEarly sowing of canola has clear advantages as is reflected by the number of growers choosing to position their canola seeding program first. On this podcast, NSW DPI Agronomist, Col McMaster outlines the latest research findings and reminds us of the key issues to consider.
Contact
Col McMaster, NSWDPI
colin.mcmaster@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources
10 tips to early sown canola guide: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/ten-tips-to-early-sown-canolaEarly sowing of canola has clear advantages as is…Early sowing of canola has clear advantages as is reflected by the number of growers choosing to position their canola seeding program first. On this podcast, NSW DPI Agronomist, Col McMaster outlines the latest research findings and reminds us of the key issues to consider.
Contact
Col McMaster, NSWDPI
colin.mcmaster@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources
10 tips to early sown canola guide: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/ten-tips-to-early-sown-canolatag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600204099Pre-seeding checklist for mitigating frost riskWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/pre-seeding-checklist-for-mitigating-frost-risk
00:08:29Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIn frost-prone areas, it is important to have a comprehensive frost management strategy as part of annual farm planning. In this podcast, Dr Ben Biddulph from Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) shares his considerations and pre-seeding checklist for grain growers.
Contact
Dr Ben Biddulph
DPIRD
ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au
More information:
Frost Damaged Crop Salvage Options And Seed Retention podcast: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/frost-damaged-crop-salvage-options-and-seed-retention
Identifying Frost Damage & Options Post Frost video: https://youtu.be/_V1l06xDLTw
Frost Identification Guide: https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-cropIn frost-prone areas, it is important to have a c…In frost-prone areas, it is important to have a comprehensive frost management strategy as part of annual farm planning. In this podcast, Dr Ben Biddulph from Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) shares his considerations and pre-seeding checklist for grain growers.
Contact
Dr Ben Biddulph
DPIRD
ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au
More information:
Frost Damaged Crop Salvage Options And Seed Retention podcast: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/frost-damaged-crop-salvage-options-and-seed-retention
Identifying Frost Damage & Options Post Frost video: https://youtu.be/_V1l06xDLTw
Frost Identification Guide: https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide
Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-croptag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600201870Soil amelioration: A Grower case studyWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/soil-amelioration-a-grower-case-study
00:11:01Grains Research and Development CorporationnoInspired by what he saw a neighbouring doing and with GRDC's investment in the Soils Constraints West project & DPIRD support, Corrigin based grain grower Simon Wallwork bought a mouldboard plough from the UK and began a soil amelioration program that is resulting in improved water penetration and better grain yields.
Note: related GRDC project codes - DAW00244 Soil Water Repellence and AVP00003-A (RCSN) projects
DAW00252, DAW00236
Further information:
Simon Wallwork
email: swallwork@westnet.com.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilsInspired by what he saw a neighbouring doing and …Inspired by what he saw a neighbouring doing and with GRDC's investment in the Soils Constraints West project & DPIRD support, Corrigin based grain grower Simon Wallwork bought a mouldboard plough from the UK and began a soil amelioration program that is resulting in improved water penetration and better grain yields.
Note: related GRDC project codes - DAW00244 Soil Water Repellence and AVP00003-A (RCSN) projects
DAW00252, DAW00236
Further information:
Simon Wallwork
email: swallwork@westnet.com.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600199773Tips and tools to manage subsoil constraintsWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/tips-and-tools-to-manage-subsoil-constraints
00:13:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWestern Australian grain growers face a lot of constraints when it comes to the soils they work to grow the grain we demand.
In this podcast we’ll look back at the recently concluded Soil Constraints West project, a GRDC 5 year investment to improve soil structure and health, thereby lifting productivity and growers’ profitability.
Leader of the Subsoil constraints component of the project is David Hall from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Esperance office.
Further information:
David Hall, Senior Research Officer (Soil Management)
m 0447 914 013Western Australian grain growers face a lot of co…Western Australian grain growers face a lot of constraints when it comes to the soils they work to grow the grain we demand.
In this podcast we’ll look back at the recently concluded Soil Constraints West project, a GRDC 5 year investment to improve soil structure and health, thereby lifting productivity and growers’ profitability.
Leader of the Subsoil constraints component of the project is David Hall from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Esperance office.
Further information:
David Hall, Senior Research Officer (Soil Management)
m 0447 914 013tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600197859Pre-emergent challenges after soil ameliorationWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/pre-emergent-challenges-after-soil-amelioration
00:09:39Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWhen used strategically, soil amelioration can help grain growers overcome a suite of soil and agronomic constraints, including acidity, water repellence and high weed populations.
In this podcast the focus is on crop establishment challenges after soil amelioration, including the use of pre-emergent herbicides.
Tom Edwards, a research officer from Western Australia’s Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been part of the statewide Soil Constraints West project an investment by GRDC and DPIRD to help improve soil constraints and lift yields and grain grower returns.
Further information:
Tom Edwards Research officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
3 Melijinup Rd
Esperance WA 6450
M - 0427 849 393
P - (08) 9083 1151
E – Tom.Edwards@dpird.wa.gov.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilsWhen used strategically, soil amelioration can he…When used strategically, soil amelioration can help grain growers overcome a suite of soil and agronomic constraints, including acidity, water repellence and high weed populations.
In this podcast the focus is on crop establishment challenges after soil amelioration, including the use of pre-emergent herbicides.
Tom Edwards, a research officer from Western Australia’s Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been part of the statewide Soil Constraints West project an investment by GRDC and DPIRD to help improve soil constraints and lift yields and grain grower returns.
Further information:
Tom Edwards Research officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
3 Melijinup Rd
Esperance WA 6450
M - 0427 849 393
P - (08) 9083 1151
E – Tom.Edwards@dpird.wa.gov.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600195162Sodic soils - Soil constraints westWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/sodic-soils-soil-constraints-west
00:12:14Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAs part of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s investment in the Soil Constraints West project, water harvesting on sodic soils is one of the many facets of research this 5 year project has focussed on.
In this podcast Dana Mulvany, a research officer from Western Australia’s Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development, talks about her work researching sodic soils in low rainfall environments and the impact of water harvesting on crop yields.
Further information:
Dana Mulvany Soils Research officer
Grains Research and Innovation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
1 Mitchell Street, Merredin WA 6415
m +61 (0)476 842 063 | w dpird.wa.gov.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilsAs part of the Grains Research and Development Co…As part of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s investment in the Soil Constraints West project, water harvesting on sodic soils is one of the many facets of research this 5 year project has focussed on.
In this podcast Dana Mulvany, a research officer from Western Australia’s Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development, talks about her work researching sodic soils in low rainfall environments and the impact of water harvesting on crop yields.
Further information:
Dana Mulvany Soils Research officer
Grains Research and Innovation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
1 Mitchell Street, Merredin WA 6415
m +61 (0)476 842 063 | w dpird.wa.gov.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600189711Tips and tools to manage water repellent soilsWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/tips-and-tools-to-manage-water-repellent-soils
00:09:54Grains Research and Development CorporationnoHydrophobic, or water-repellent soils are soils coated in organic compounds, which prevent water from properly infiltrating the soil. Usually affecting sandy soils, these compounds can come from plant wax and oils, or microorganisms in the soil, causing patchy and staggered crop establishment for grain growers.
In this podcast, Dr Stephen Davies from WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development talks to Lucinda Jose about outcomes from the Soil Constraints West project that can help growers better manage water-repellent soils.
Further information:
Dr Stephen Davies
Soil Constraints West Initiative
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
20 Gregory St., Geraldton WA 6530
m: 0408 439 497
email: stephen.davies@dpird.wa.gov.au
Resources:
AGRIC Managing soils > ROSA: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/managing-soils/ranking-options-soil-amendments-tool
AGRIC Managing soils > water repellence: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/soil-constraints/water-repellence
AGRIC Managing soils > soil compaction: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-compaction
AGRIC Managing soils > soil acidity: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-acidity
GRDC Initiatives > Non-wetting soils: https://grdc.com.au/research/trials,-programs-and-initiatives/non-wetting-soilsHydrophobic, or water-repellent soils are soils c…Hydrophobic, or water-repellent soils are soils coated in organic compounds, which prevent water from properly infiltrating the soil. Usually affecting sandy soils, these compounds can come from plant wax and oils, or microorganisms in the soil, causing patchy and staggered crop establishment for grain growers.
In this podcast, Dr Stephen Davies from WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development talks to Lucinda Jose about outcomes from the Soil Constraints West project that can help growers better manage water-repellent soils.
Further information:
Dr Stephen Davies
Soil Constraints West Initiative
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
20 Gregory St., Geraldton WA 6530
m: 0408 439 497
email: stephen.davies@dpird.wa.gov.au
Resources:
AGRIC Managing soils > ROSA: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/managing-soils/ranking-options-soil-amendments-tool
AGRIC Managing soils > water repellence: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/soil-constraints/water-repellence
AGRIC Managing soils > soil compaction: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-compaction
AGRIC Managing soils > soil acidity: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-acidity
GRDC Initiatives > Non-wetting soils: https://grdc.com.au/research/trials,-programs-and-initiatives/non-wetting-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600047433Soil CompactionWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/soil-compaction
00:10:04Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSoil is made up of organic and mineral particles and in between these particles are tiny air pockets containing water, soil microbes and fauna. These are essential components for healthy soil and root and crop development.
When soil is compacted, the air pockets are squeezed out, compressing the particles closer together making it firmer and more difficult to penetrate. This in turn creates a hostile environment for roots and soil fauna.
In this podcast, Wayne Parker, from Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Soil Compaction project leader, talks to Lucinda Jose about the causes of soil compaction and the outcomes from the Soil Constraints West project that growers can adopt to improve their soils.
Contact information:
Wayne Parker
Leader of the Soil Compaction Project
Soil Constraints West Initiative
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
20 Gregory St., Geraldton WA 6530
m: 0429 080 074
email: wayne.parker@dpird.wa.gov.au
More info: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
Useful Resources
AGRIC Managing soils > water repellence: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/soil-constraints/water-repellence
AGRIC Managing soils > soil compaction: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-compaction
AGRIC Managing soils > soil acidity: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-acidity
GRDC Initiatives > Non-wetting soils: https://grdc.com.au/research/trials,-programs-and-initiatives/non-wetting-soils
http://www.ctfcalculator.orgSoil is made up of organic and mineral particles …Soil is made up of organic and mineral particles and in between these particles are tiny air pockets containing water, soil microbes and fauna. These are essential components for healthy soil and root and crop development.
When soil is compacted, the air pockets are squeezed out, compressing the particles closer together making it firmer and more difficult to penetrate. This in turn creates a hostile environment for roots and soil fauna.
In this podcast, Wayne Parker, from Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Soil Compaction project leader, talks to Lucinda Jose about the causes of soil compaction and the outcomes from the Soil Constraints West project that growers can adopt to improve their soils.
Contact information:
Wayne Parker
Leader of the Soil Compaction Project
Soil Constraints West Initiative
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
20 Gregory St., Geraldton WA 6530
m: 0429 080 074
email: wayne.parker@dpird.wa.gov.au
More info: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
Useful Resources
AGRIC Managing soils > water repellence: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/soil-constraints/water-repellence
AGRIC Managing soils > soil compaction: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-compaction
AGRIC Managing soils > soil acidity: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils/soil-acidity
GRDC Initiatives > Non-wetting soils: https://grdc.com.au/research/trials,-programs-and-initiatives/non-wetting-soils
http://www.ctfcalculator.orgtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/595909728Increasing the effectiveness of nitrogen fixation in pulse cropsWed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/increasing-the-effectiveness-of-nitrogen-fixation-in-pulse-crops
00:08:17Grains Research and Development CorporationnoResearchers from the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) are in the final stages of identifying a new commercial acid tolerant rhizobia strain for Group F. This strain will offer new hope to southern growers looking to enhance nitrogen fixation of pea, bean and lentil crops in low pH soils.
In this podcast, SARDI Senior Research Officer Liz Farquharson takes us through the latest rhizobia strain research and related management options available for southern growers. While commercial release of the strain may seem like a while away, there is still plenty that growers can do to promote nodulation of winter pulse crops.
Contact:
Liz Farquharson
SARD
liz.farquharson@sa.gov.au
More information:
Improving The Performance Of Rhizobial Inoculants In Suboptimal Conditions: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/fixing-more-n-improving-the-performance-of-rhizobial-inoculants-in-suboptimal-conditions
Inoculating legumes: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/bookshop/2015/07/inoculating-legumes
Legumes and nitrogen fixation: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2017/06/tips-and-tactics-legumes-and-nitrogen-fixation
Nitrogen fixation in field pea: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/nitrogen-fixation-in-field-pea
Legumes In Acidic Soils - maximising production potential: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/legumes-in-acidic-soilsResearchers from the South Australian Research an…Researchers from the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) are in the final stages of identifying a new commercial acid tolerant rhizobia strain for Group F. This strain will offer new hope to southern growers looking to enhance nitrogen fixation of pea, bean and lentil crops in low pH soils.
In this podcast, SARDI Senior Research Officer Liz Farquharson takes us through the latest rhizobia strain research and related management options available for southern growers. While commercial release of the strain may seem like a while away, there is still plenty that growers can do to promote nodulation of winter pulse crops.
Contact:
Liz Farquharson
SARD
liz.farquharson@sa.gov.au
More information:
Improving The Performance Of Rhizobial Inoculants In Suboptimal Conditions: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/fixing-more-n-improving-the-performance-of-rhizobial-inoculants-in-suboptimal-conditions
Inoculating legumes: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/bookshop/2015/07/inoculating-legumes
Legumes and nitrogen fixation: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2017/06/tips-and-tactics-legumes-and-nitrogen-fixation
Nitrogen fixation in field pea: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/nitrogen-fixation-in-field-pea
Legumes In Acidic Soils - maximising production potential: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/legumes-in-acidic-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/595907289Frost risk Pt 2: Site elevationWed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/frost-risk-pt-2-site-elevation
00:17:16Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIn this two-part podcast Matt Gardner form AMPS Research discusses sowing strategies, site elevation and crop monitoring tools and how these variables can help manager frost risk without unnecessarily sacrificing yield.
At Matt’s early sowing trial site near Premer on the NSW Liverpool Plains the paddock has a 50-metre variation in elevation.
In part two of this podcast Matt moves to the top end of the slope and compares the difference in crop performance and frost risk and discusses what that means for a sowing strategy.
And grain grower Tom Simpson who has been involved in the trials tells of his experience on a broad acre scale.
Further information:
Matt Gardner – AMPS Research
AMPS Agribusiness
46 Dampier Street,
Tamworth NSW 2340
PO Box 3493
West Tamworth NSW 2340
Ph: 02 6762 2677
e: matt@ampsagribusiness.com.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/ground-cover-issue-126-january-february-2017/site-elevation-broadens-the-yield-frost-equationIn this two-part podcast Matt Gardner form AMPS R…In this two-part podcast Matt Gardner form AMPS Research discusses sowing strategies, site elevation and crop monitoring tools and how these variables can help manager frost risk without unnecessarily sacrificing yield.
At Matt’s early sowing trial site near Premer on the NSW Liverpool Plains the paddock has a 50-metre variation in elevation.
In part two of this podcast Matt moves to the top end of the slope and compares the difference in crop performance and frost risk and discusses what that means for a sowing strategy.
And grain grower Tom Simpson who has been involved in the trials tells of his experience on a broad acre scale.
Further information:
Matt Gardner – AMPS Research
AMPS Agribusiness
46 Dampier Street,
Tamworth NSW 2340
PO Box 3493
West Tamworth NSW 2340
Ph: 02 6762 2677
e: matt@ampsagribusiness.com.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/ground-cover-issue-126-january-february-2017/site-elevation-broadens-the-yield-frost-equationtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/595902189Frost risk pt 1: Sowing strategiesWed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/frost-risk-pt-1-sowing-strategies
00:08:10Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFor some grain growers the potential risk of a frost event damaging their cereal crop can result in a conservative sowing strategy. But sowing late to avoid frost damage can result in less than optimal grain yields at the end of the season.
In this two-part podcast Matt Gardner form AMPS Research discusses sowing strategies, site elevation and crop monitoring tools and how these variables can help manager frost risk without unnecessarily sacrificing yield.
And in part-one Matt deals with frost risk versus heat stress.
Further information:
Matt Gardner – AMPS Research
AMPS Agribusiness
46 Dampier Street,
Tamworth NSW 2340
PO Box 3493
West Tamworth NSW 2340
Ph: 02 6762 2677
e: matt@ampsagribusiness.com.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/ground-cover-issue-126-january-february-2017/site-elevation-broadens-the-yield-frost-equationFor some grain growers the potential risk of a fr…For some grain growers the potential risk of a frost event damaging their cereal crop can result in a conservative sowing strategy. But sowing late to avoid frost damage can result in less than optimal grain yields at the end of the season.
In this two-part podcast Matt Gardner form AMPS Research discusses sowing strategies, site elevation and crop monitoring tools and how these variables can help manager frost risk without unnecessarily sacrificing yield.
And in part-one Matt deals with frost risk versus heat stress.
Further information:
Matt Gardner – AMPS Research
AMPS Agribusiness
46 Dampier Street,
Tamworth NSW 2340
PO Box 3493
West Tamworth NSW 2340
Ph: 02 6762 2677
e: matt@ampsagribusiness.com.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/ground-cover-issue-126-january-february-2017/site-elevation-broadens-the-yield-frost-equationtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592819125Crown Rot in central and southern NSW – a timely warningWed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crown-rot-in-central-and-southern-nsw-a-timely-warning
00:13:40Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGrain growers in central and southern NSW cannot afford to ignore crown rot inoculum levels in their paddocks. Allowing inoculum levels to build even for just one year can create a problem that may take several years to resolve. In this podcast, Crown Rot scientist Steven Simpfendorfer, from the NSW Department of Primary Industries at Tamworth, explains the case for eternal vigilance.
Contact
Steven Simpfendorfer
0439 581 672
steven.simpfendorfer@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources
PreDicta B - soil testing service that helps grain and pulse producers identify soil-borne pathogens to minimise risk of yield loss - http://pir.sa.gov.au/research/services/molecular_diagnostics/predicta_bGrain growers in central and southern NSW cannot …Grain growers in central and southern NSW cannot afford to ignore crown rot inoculum levels in their paddocks. Allowing inoculum levels to build even for just one year can create a problem that may take several years to resolve. In this podcast, Crown Rot scientist Steven Simpfendorfer, from the NSW Department of Primary Industries at Tamworth, explains the case for eternal vigilance.
Contact
Steven Simpfendorfer
0439 581 672
steven.simpfendorfer@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Resources
PreDicta B - soil testing service that helps grain and pulse producers identify soil-borne pathogens to minimise risk of yield loss - http://pir.sa.gov.au/research/services/molecular_diagnostics/predicta_btag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/589225593Insect pests of establishing canola in NSWWed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/insect-pests-of-establishing-canola-in-nsw
00:09:29Grains Research and Development CorporationnoA new resource for canola growers will help them better identify insect pests in establishing canola crops, enabling more sustainable and effective control strategies. Find out more on this podcast and watch out for a series of introductory workshops being held across canola growing areas of NSW. To obtain a copy of 'Insect pests of establishing canola in NSW' contact Phil Bowden.
Contact:
Phil Bowden
0427 201 946
phil@bowdenrural.com
Links:
http://www.australianoilseeds.com/
http://www.australianoilseeds.com/oilseeds_industry/whats-on/managing_early_season_canola_pests2
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/north/2019/2/hands-on-tips-for-managing-early-season-canola-pestsA new resource for canola growers will help them …A new resource for canola growers will help them better identify insect pests in establishing canola crops, enabling more sustainable and effective control strategies. Find out more on this podcast and watch out for a series of introductory workshops being held across canola growing areas of NSW. To obtain a copy of 'Insect pests of establishing canola in NSW' contact Phil Bowden.
Contact:
Phil Bowden
0427 201 946
phil@bowdenrural.com
Links:
http://www.australianoilseeds.com/
http://www.australianoilseeds.com/oilseeds_industry/whats-on/managing_early_season_canola_pests2
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/north/2019/2/hands-on-tips-for-managing-early-season-canola-peststag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/589215453Choose your next grain variety using NVT dataWed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/choose-your-next-grain-variety-using-nvt-data
00:06:41Grains Research and Development CorporationnoNVT is the largest coordinated field trial work of its kind in the world, with 650 trials per year and 1.3 million plot measurements available. Since 2005, NVT covers; Wheat, Barley, Canola, Chickpea, Field pea, Lentils, Faba beans, Lupins, Oats and more recently Sorghum. All varieties are tested within 2 years of commercial release to help growers and advisers get ahead start on emerging varieties and how they may perform in their circumstances.
The GRDC’s National Variety Trial (NVT) program evaluates approximately 2000 released and near- released varieties across the nation each year.
The data is collated and displayed on NVT’s website, creating a valuable and constantly evolving resource for grain growers.
This podcast focuses on accessing and using the wealth of information on the NVT website to make informed variety selection decisions.
Manager NVT Systems, Neale Sutton says the site makes it easy for growers to connect with crop trial results specific to their location and unique environment.
Get started at https://nvtonline.com.au
Further information:
Neale Sutton
Manager – NVT Systems
GRDC Melbourne
1216B Toorak Road, Camberwell 3124, Victoria
0438 579 992
email: neale.sutton@grdc.com.auNVT is the largest coordinated field trial work o…NVT is the largest coordinated field trial work of its kind in the world, with 650 trials per year and 1.3 million plot measurements available. Since 2005, NVT covers; Wheat, Barley, Canola, Chickpea, Field pea, Lentils, Faba beans, Lupins, Oats and more recently Sorghum. All varieties are tested within 2 years of commercial release to help growers and advisers get ahead start on emerging varieties and how they may perform in their circumstances.
The GRDC’s National Variety Trial (NVT) program evaluates approximately 2000 released and near- released varieties across the nation each year.
The data is collated and displayed on NVT’s website, creating a valuable and constantly evolving resource for grain growers.
This podcast focuses on accessing and using the wealth of information on the NVT website to make informed variety selection decisions.
Manager NVT Systems, Neale Sutton says the site makes it easy for growers to connect with crop trial results specific to their location and unique environment.
Get started at https://nvtonline.com.au
Further information:
Neale Sutton
Manager – NVT Systems
GRDC Melbourne
1216B Toorak Road, Camberwell 3124, Victoria
0438 579 992
email: neale.sutton@grdc.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/589192131Growing legumes in acid soilsWed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/deep-p-placement-and-legume-yields
00:13:51Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWe sometimes hear about the rundown of Phosphorus nutrient deep in the soil profile and a deal of research is being conducted right now into Deep P Placement and the benefits derived from that. Well just recently research in south eastern Australia has attempted to address another issue deep in the soil profile and that is soil acidity or low pH and its effect on legume yields.
Work undertaken by Dr Helen Burns and Mark Norton from NSW DPI has looked closely at this problem and a new GRDC publication will detail this complex issue for growers and their advisers.
Download the Publication 'Legumes in acidic soils - maximising production potential' here: https://grdc.com.au/legumes-in-acidic-soils
Further information:
Dr Helen Burns
(02) 6938 1947
email: helen.burns@dpi.nsw.gov.au
More info: https://grdc.com.au
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/We sometimes hear about the rundown of Phosphorus…We sometimes hear about the rundown of Phosphorus nutrient deep in the soil profile and a deal of research is being conducted right now into Deep P Placement and the benefits derived from that. Well just recently research in south eastern Australia has attempted to address another issue deep in the soil profile and that is soil acidity or low pH and its effect on legume yields.
Work undertaken by Dr Helen Burns and Mark Norton from NSW DPI has looked closely at this problem and a new GRDC publication will detail this complex issue for growers and their advisers.
Download the Publication 'Legumes in acidic soils - maximising production potential' here: https://grdc.com.au/legumes-in-acidic-soils
Further information:
Dr Helen Burns
(02) 6938 1947
email: helen.burns@dpi.nsw.gov.au
More info: https://grdc.com.au
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/585528150AEGIC - Indonesian MarketWed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/aegic-indonesian-market
00:13:35Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIndonesia is, by far, Australia’s biggest single wheat customer.
Each year, on average, Indonesia buys 4.2 million tonnes of Australian wheat, worth 1.2 billion dollars.
That’s nearly one quarter of all Australian wheat exports.
But the threat from low-cost wheat producers, such as Russia and Ukraine – as well as ongoing competition from premium suppliers like Canada and the US – is putting the squeeze on Australian exports to Indonesia.
AEGIC, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre, is an initiative of GRDC and the WA State Government that exists to increase the value of Australian grain.
In this podcast AEGIC CEO Richard Simonaitis talks about the opportunities and challenges facing Australian wheat exports to Indonesia.
Further information:
Keir Tunbridge
AEGIC Communications Coordinator
0409 991 817 (08) 6168 9904
email: keir.tunbridge@aegic.org.au
www.aegic.org.auIndonesia is, by far, Australia’s biggest single …Indonesia is, by far, Australia’s biggest single wheat customer.
Each year, on average, Indonesia buys 4.2 million tonnes of Australian wheat, worth 1.2 billion dollars.
That’s nearly one quarter of all Australian wheat exports.
But the threat from low-cost wheat producers, such as Russia and Ukraine – as well as ongoing competition from premium suppliers like Canada and the US – is putting the squeeze on Australian exports to Indonesia.
AEGIC, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre, is an initiative of GRDC and the WA State Government that exists to increase the value of Australian grain.
In this podcast AEGIC CEO Richard Simonaitis talks about the opportunities and challenges facing Australian wheat exports to Indonesia.
Further information:
Keir Tunbridge
AEGIC Communications Coordinator
0409 991 817 (08) 6168 9904
email: keir.tunbridge@aegic.org.au
www.aegic.org.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/581454780Northern farming systems updateWed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/northern-farming-systems-update
00:16:27Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWhat if you could confidently predict that a decision you made in the paddock today would deliver agronomic and financial benefits three years into the future. In a nutshell that’s what GRDC’s Farming Systems Project is all about – testing real decisions a farmer might take and how that affects the profitability of a farm now and into the future. On this podcast the CSIRO’s Dr Lindsay Bell takes us through just some of the scenarios being examined at the main trial site at Pampas on the Darling Downs.
Contact:
Dr Lindsay Bell
0409 881 988
lindsay.bell@csiro.au
Resources:
http://agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/images/sampledata/2017/113_ASA2017_Bell_Lindsay_Final.pdfWhat if you could confidently predict that a deci…What if you could confidently predict that a decision you made in the paddock today would deliver agronomic and financial benefits three years into the future. In a nutshell that’s what GRDC’s Farming Systems Project is all about – testing real decisions a farmer might take and how that affects the profitability of a farm now and into the future. On this podcast the CSIRO’s Dr Lindsay Bell takes us through just some of the scenarios being examined at the main trial site at Pampas on the Darling Downs.
Contact:
Dr Lindsay Bell
0409 881 988
lindsay.bell@csiro.au
Resources:
http://agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/images/sampledata/2017/113_ASA2017_Bell_Lindsay_Final.pdftag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/577747959Optimising weed control with crop row spacingWed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/optimising-weed-control-with-crop-row-spacing
00:11:26Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAs a form of weed control in crops reducing row spacing can have a significant impact on weed populations. By reducing crop row spacing the biomass of the weed are reduced but what’s even more important is weed seed numbers are dramatically reduced.
These were key messages delivered to grain growers at a Weedsmart conference where Paul McIntosh from the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative was a speaker. Also addressing the growers was a farmer from NSW who told of his experience with overcoming a serious weed issue on his property by reducing crop row spacing.
Chris Roche and Paul McIntosh pass on their experiences in this podcast.
Further information:
Paul McIntosh
AHRI Agronomist
m: 0429 566 198
e: paul@pulseaus.com.au
More info: https://weedsmart.org.au/the-big-6/
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/As a form of weed control in crops reducing row s…As a form of weed control in crops reducing row spacing can have a significant impact on weed populations. By reducing crop row spacing the biomass of the weed are reduced but what’s even more important is weed seed numbers are dramatically reduced.
These were key messages delivered to grain growers at a Weedsmart conference where Paul McIntosh from the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative was a speaker. Also addressing the growers was a farmer from NSW who told of his experience with overcoming a serious weed issue on his property by reducing crop row spacing.
Chris Roche and Paul McIntosh pass on their experiences in this podcast.
Further information:
Paul McIntosh
AHRI Agronomist
m: 0429 566 198
e: paul@pulseaus.com.au
More info: https://weedsmart.org.au/the-big-6/
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/574472970Soil Amelioration - WAWed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/soil-amelioration-wa
00:13:37Grains Research and Development CorporationnoWA’s sand plain soils feature multiple constraints including water repellence, acidity and compaction, all focus points of GRDC’s $33-million-dollar investment in the Soil Constraints West Project.Soil constraints result in lost grain production worth more than $4 billion annually, just in WA.A key project outcome is that growers should consider treating multiple constraints over smaller areas, rather than working on one constraint at a time.
The 'ranking options for soil amendments' (ROSA) tool provides a cost-effectiveness ranking of soil amendment options to address one or more soil constraints within a farm business. Check out the ROSA decision support tool: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
GRDC project codes: DAW00244 Soil Water Repellence and AVP00003-A (RCSN) projectsDAW00252, DAW00236
Further information
Dr Stephen Davies
m: 0408 439 497
ph: 08 9956 8515
email: Stephen.davies@dpird.wa.gov.auWA’s sand plain soils feature multiple constraint…WA’s sand plain soils feature multiple constraints including water repellence, acidity and compaction, all focus points of GRDC’s $33-million-dollar investment in the Soil Constraints West Project.Soil constraints result in lost grain production worth more than $4 billion annually, just in WA.A key project outcome is that growers should consider treating multiple constraints over smaller areas, rather than working on one constraint at a time.
The 'ranking options for soil amendments' (ROSA) tool provides a cost-effectiveness ranking of soil amendment options to address one or more soil constraints within a farm business. Check out the ROSA decision support tool: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
GRDC project codes: DAW00244 Soil Water Repellence and AVP00003-A (RCSN) projectsDAW00252, DAW00236
Further information
Dr Stephen Davies
m: 0408 439 497
ph: 08 9956 8515
email: Stephen.davies@dpird.wa.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/574416990Soil Constraints - WAWed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/soil-constraints-wa
00:11:48Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSoil constraints are reducing grain grower profitability in Western Australia. Soil compaction, low pH and water repellence are estimated to cost the state’s grains industry a billion dollars annually in lost productivity.
That is why the GRDC invested in a multi-organisation 5 year R&D program called the Soil Constraints West Initiative.
Now in its final year and with up to $33 million invested, changes are happening on farm.
Chris Gazey from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is Soils and Nutrition portfolio manager with the Department and oversees the Soil Constraints West projects.
The 'ranking options for soil amendments' (ROSA) tool provides a cost-effectiveness ranking of soil amendment options to address one or more soil constraints within a farm business. Check out the ROSA decision support tool: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
YouTube playlist, Soil Constraints: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHHe0RZUASSU6fpCtkpHK6vL
Further information:
Chris Gazey
0429107976
email: chris.gazey@dpird.wa.gov.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilsSoil constraints are reducing grain grower profit…Soil constraints are reducing grain grower profitability in Western Australia. Soil compaction, low pH and water repellence are estimated to cost the state’s grains industry a billion dollars annually in lost productivity.
That is why the GRDC invested in a multi-organisation 5 year R&D program called the Soil Constraints West Initiative.
Now in its final year and with up to $33 million invested, changes are happening on farm.
Chris Gazey from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is Soils and Nutrition portfolio manager with the Department and oversees the Soil Constraints West projects.
The 'ranking options for soil amendments' (ROSA) tool provides a cost-effectiveness ranking of soil amendment options to address one or more soil constraints within a farm business. Check out the ROSA decision support tool: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soils
YouTube playlist, Soil Constraints: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHHe0RZUASSU6fpCtkpHK6vL
Further information:
Chris Gazey
0429107976
email: chris.gazey@dpird.wa.gov.au
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-land-water/soils/managing-soilstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/574386279Crop Establishment - WAWed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crop-establishment-wa
00:11:33Grains Research and Development CorporationnoChanging weather patterns mean WA growers are often attempting to sow and get crops established in a warming and dry period. Although, there is often a reasonable level of subsoil moisture from summer rains, which are more common than in the past, to help boost establishment if accessed by roots.
Geraldton and Kwinana East port zone growers are particularly interested in examining the factors that could be impacting on crop emergence. Most of these involve deeper seed placement for access to subsoil moisture, although crops vary in their ability to handle deeper sowing.
GRDC has invested in a case study/booklet project aiming to provide an overview of the latest research into crop establishment for these regions - as well as examples of the successful management practices/tactics being used by growers in the regions. Seeing what others are doing should help growers to make informed decisions to achieve improved crop germination and establishment in a drying soil profile, lessening the risk of crop failure and reduced returns.
Further information:
Dylan Hirsch
Latham WA
0408 790 816
email: dylanhirsch@gmail.com
GRDC project code: 9176147
Tactics to improve crop establishment in a drying soil profile for Geraldton and Kwinana East port zone growers: An Initiative of the Regional Cropping Solutions Network.
Julieanne Hill
RCSN Co-ordinator
0447 261 607
email: regionalcroppingsolutions@gmail.com
grdc.com.au/rcsnChanging weather patterns mean WA growers are oft…Changing weather patterns mean WA growers are often attempting to sow and get crops established in a warming and dry period. Although, there is often a reasonable level of subsoil moisture from summer rains, which are more common than in the past, to help boost establishment if accessed by roots.
Geraldton and Kwinana East port zone growers are particularly interested in examining the factors that could be impacting on crop emergence. Most of these involve deeper seed placement for access to subsoil moisture, although crops vary in their ability to handle deeper sowing.
GRDC has invested in a case study/booklet project aiming to provide an overview of the latest research into crop establishment for these regions - as well as examples of the successful management practices/tactics being used by growers in the regions. Seeing what others are doing should help growers to make informed decisions to achieve improved crop germination and establishment in a drying soil profile, lessening the risk of crop failure and reduced returns.
Further information:
Dylan Hirsch
Latham WA
0408 790 816
email: dylanhirsch@gmail.com
GRDC project code: 9176147
Tactics to improve crop establishment in a drying soil profile for Geraldton and Kwinana East port zone growers: An Initiative of the Regional Cropping Solutions Network.
Julieanne Hill
RCSN Co-ordinator
0447 261 607
email: regionalcroppingsolutions@gmail.com
grdc.com.au/rcsntag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/570785334Grain Storage BunkersWed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/grain-storage-bunkers
00:07:55Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFrom time to time a grain grower might be in the position of needing temporary on-farm grain storage. One options for storing grain is a Bunker or grain pad.
In this podcast Philip Burrill from Queensland’s department of Agriculture & Fisheries’ post harvest team and a member of GRDC’s national grain storage extension team discusses what to consider if planning to construct a bunker or grain storage pad.
Further information:
Philip Burrill
Senior Development Agronomist, Postharvest Grain Protection
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
mobile 0427 696 500 e: philip.burrill@daf.qld.gov.au
www.daf.qld.gov.au
Hermitage Research Facility
604 Yangan Rd., Warwick QLD. 4370
DAF Customer Service Centre 13 25 23
More info: http://storedgrain.com.au
Adding grain storage video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHEXfx7v0hPuJXJ_8y5P8jCD
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/From time to time a grain grower might be in the …From time to time a grain grower might be in the position of needing temporary on-farm grain storage. One options for storing grain is a Bunker or grain pad.
In this podcast Philip Burrill from Queensland’s department of Agriculture & Fisheries’ post harvest team and a member of GRDC’s national grain storage extension team discusses what to consider if planning to construct a bunker or grain storage pad.
Further information:
Philip Burrill
Senior Development Agronomist, Postharvest Grain Protection
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
mobile 0427 696 500 e: philip.burrill@daf.qld.gov.au
www.daf.qld.gov.au
Hermitage Research Facility
604 Yangan Rd., Warwick QLD. 4370
DAF Customer Service Centre 13 25 23
More info: http://storedgrain.com.au
Adding grain storage video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHEXfx7v0hPuJXJ_8y5P8jCD
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/570763059Adding Grain Storage & HygieneWed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/adding-grain-storage-hygiene
00:10:58Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAfter harvest can be a good time to think about your future on-farm grain storage capacity.
In this podcast Philip Burrill from Queensland’s department of Agriculture & Fisheries’ post harvest team and a member of GRDC’s national grain storage extension team discusses what to consider when planning new on-farm grain storage and provides tips about storage hygiene.
Check out Grain Storage Bunker podcast: https://soundcloud.com/grdc/grain-storage-bunkers
Further information:
Philip Burrill
Senior Development Agronomist, Postharvest Grain Protection
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
mobile 0427 696 500 e: philip.burrill@daf.qld.gov.au
www.daf.qld.gov.au
Hermitage Research Facility
604 Yangan Rd., Warwick QLD. 4370
DAF Customer Service Centre 13 25 23
More info: http://storedgrain.com.au
Adding grain storage video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHEXfx7v0hPuJXJ_8y5P8jCD
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/After harvest can be a good time to think about y…After harvest can be a good time to think about your future on-farm grain storage capacity.
In this podcast Philip Burrill from Queensland’s department of Agriculture & Fisheries’ post harvest team and a member of GRDC’s national grain storage extension team discusses what to consider when planning new on-farm grain storage and provides tips about storage hygiene.
Check out Grain Storage Bunker podcast: https://soundcloud.com/grdc/grain-storage-bunkers
Further information:
Philip Burrill
Senior Development Agronomist, Postharvest Grain Protection
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
mobile 0427 696 500 e: philip.burrill@daf.qld.gov.au
www.daf.qld.gov.au
Hermitage Research Facility
604 Yangan Rd., Warwick QLD. 4370
DAF Customer Service Centre 13 25 23
More info: http://storedgrain.com.au
Adding grain storage video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHEXfx7v0hPuJXJ_8y5P8jCD
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/566840415Deep placement of P&KWed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/deep-placement-of-p-and-k
00:11:00Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGRDC funded research is revealing the importance of managing nutrient availability to the crop deeper in the soil profile. On this podcast, David Lester from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), joins Darling Downs farmer John Alexander to talk about the encouraging results of trials in which phosphorus and potassium were placed deep below the soil surface.
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/north/2016/08/delving-deeper-into-deep-banding
http://agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/images/sampledata/2017/176_ASA2017_Lester_David_Final.pdf
Contact:
David Lester
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
07 4529 1386
david.lester@daf.qld.gov.au
More info: https://grdc.com.au
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/GRDC funded research is revealing the importance …GRDC funded research is revealing the importance of managing nutrient availability to the crop deeper in the soil profile. On this podcast, David Lester from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), joins Darling Downs farmer John Alexander to talk about the encouraging results of trials in which phosphorus and potassium were placed deep below the soil surface.
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/north/2016/08/delving-deeper-into-deep-banding
http://agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/images/sampledata/2017/176_ASA2017_Lester_David_Final.pdf
Contact:
David Lester
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
07 4529 1386
david.lester@daf.qld.gov.au
More info: https://grdc.com.au
Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe
For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events
Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover
PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/563151492Summer Weed Workshops WAWed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/summer-weed-workshops-wa
00:09:14Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThis podcast focuses on summer weed identification and control options.
GRDC’s Regional Cropping Solutions Network has highlighted the issue of effective summer weed control as a priority.
During February, Western Australia grain growers have the opportunity to attend a series of summer weed control workshops to be held in key WA grain growing regions.
Andrew Storrie from AGRONOMO is leading the free of charge workshops.
GRDC has invested in the early and effective summer weed control workshops and the dates.
Each event is free. Register for your nearest location below:
Mingenew 5 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/effective-summer-weed-control-workshops-for-wa-grain-cropping-mingenew-tickets-53529644608
Merredin 7 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/early-and-effective-summer-weed-control-workshops-for-wa-merredin-tickets-54157714181
Esperance 8 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/effective-summer-weed-control-workshops-for-wa-grain-esperance-tickets-53530678701
And Corrigin 22 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/early-and-effective-summer-weed-control-workshop-corrigin-tickets-54512964745?ref=estw
Further information:
Andrew Storrie
0428 423 577
email: Andrew@agronomo.com.au or visit http://agronomo.com.auThis podcast focuses on summer weed identificatio…This podcast focuses on summer weed identification and control options.
GRDC’s Regional Cropping Solutions Network has highlighted the issue of effective summer weed control as a priority.
During February, Western Australia grain growers have the opportunity to attend a series of summer weed control workshops to be held in key WA grain growing regions.
Andrew Storrie from AGRONOMO is leading the free of charge workshops.
GRDC has invested in the early and effective summer weed control workshops and the dates.
Each event is free. Register for your nearest location below:
Mingenew 5 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/effective-summer-weed-control-workshops-for-wa-grain-cropping-mingenew-tickets-53529644608
Merredin 7 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/early-and-effective-summer-weed-control-workshops-for-wa-merredin-tickets-54157714181
Esperance 8 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/effective-summer-weed-control-workshops-for-wa-grain-esperance-tickets-53530678701
And Corrigin 22 February: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/early-and-effective-summer-weed-control-workshop-corrigin-tickets-54512964745?ref=estw
Further information:
Andrew Storrie
0428 423 577
email: Andrew@agronomo.com.au or visit http://agronomo.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/559264146Sorghum row spacing for weed managementWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/sorghum-row-spacing-for-weed-management
00:15:45Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGRDC’s multi million dollar investment in sorghum research is looking for ways to maximise yield and profitability while positioning the crop in total farming systems.
One aspect of the research relates to row spacing and tillering and on this podcast two leading researchers, Trevor Philp from Pacific Seeds and Dr Joe Eyre from QAFFI, a research institute at the University of Queensland supported by the Queensland Government discuss their respective research efforts.
Contacts:
Trevor Philp – 0427 568 517
Dr Joe Eyre – 0467 737 237
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/07/impact-of-narrow-row-spacing-in-sorghum
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/12/finding-a-balance-optimising-sorghum-agronomy-in-central-queensland-and-how-it-has-changed-over-the-last-15-yearsGRDC’s multi million dollar investment in sorghum…GRDC’s multi million dollar investment in sorghum research is looking for ways to maximise yield and profitability while positioning the crop in total farming systems.
One aspect of the research relates to row spacing and tillering and on this podcast two leading researchers, Trevor Philp from Pacific Seeds and Dr Joe Eyre from QAFFI, a research institute at the University of Queensland supported by the Queensland Government discuss their respective research efforts.
Contacts:
Trevor Philp – 0427 568 517
Dr Joe Eyre – 0467 737 237
Links:
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/07/impact-of-narrow-row-spacing-in-sorghum
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/12/finding-a-balance-optimising-sorghum-agronomy-in-central-queensland-and-how-it-has-changed-over-the-last-15-yearstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/555098745Spray drift action groupWed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/spray-drift-action-group
00:09:51Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThere’s increasing awareness of the damage off-target spraying, or spray drift, can do to your own crops and those of your neighbours, sometimes many, many kilometers away.
A community in western NSW has decided to act and the steps they’ve taken appear to have had a positive impact on the numbers of spray drift incidences.
Called SOS Macquarie, the Stop Off-target Spraying action group has as one of its conveners the Grain Orana Alliance manager Maurie Street.
In this podcast Maurie explains why and how the group got started and what outcomes they want to achieve.
Further information:
Maurie Street
Chief Executive Office, Grain Orana Alliance
0400 066 201
email: maurie.street@grainorana.com.auThere’s increasing awareness of the damage off-ta…There’s increasing awareness of the damage off-target spraying, or spray drift, can do to your own crops and those of your neighbours, sometimes many, many kilometers away.
A community in western NSW has decided to act and the steps they’ve taken appear to have had a positive impact on the numbers of spray drift incidences.
Called SOS Macquarie, the Stop Off-target Spraying action group has as one of its conveners the Grain Orana Alliance manager Maurie Street.
In this podcast Maurie explains why and how the group got started and what outcomes they want to achieve.
Further information:
Maurie Street
Chief Executive Office, Grain Orana Alliance
0400 066 201
email: maurie.street@grainorana.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/555087834Lifting HRZ Cereal YieldsWed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/lifting-hrz-cereal-yields
00:11:02Grains Research and Development CorporationnoDespite having a better climate for grain production than most of mainland Australia, the average cereal yield in Tasmania is still considered to be well below its potential.
In this podcast you’ll hear from GRDC’s MD Dr Steve Jefferies talk about two GRDC investments that are working to address this challenge, to help Tasmanian, and high rainfall zone cereal growers on the mainland, close the yield gap and develop new fungicide management strategies.
Both areas of research are part of The Hyper Yielding Cereals project and the project’s annual field day at Hagley in northern Tasmania attracted grain growers from as far away as South Australia’s York Peninsular.
GRDC’s Managing Director, Dr Steve Jefferies, was at the field day.
Further information:
www.far.org.nz/far_australia/research_and_extension_projects
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/07/hyper-yielding-cereal-projectDespite having a better climate for grain product…Despite having a better climate for grain production than most of mainland Australia, the average cereal yield in Tasmania is still considered to be well below its potential.
In this podcast you’ll hear from GRDC’s MD Dr Steve Jefferies talk about two GRDC investments that are working to address this challenge, to help Tasmanian, and high rainfall zone cereal growers on the mainland, close the yield gap and develop new fungicide management strategies.
Both areas of research are part of The Hyper Yielding Cereals project and the project’s annual field day at Hagley in northern Tasmania attracted grain growers from as far away as South Australia’s York Peninsular.
GRDC’s Managing Director, Dr Steve Jefferies, was at the field day.
Further information:
www.far.org.nz/far_australia/research_and_extension_projects
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/07/hyper-yielding-cereal-projecttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/552825207Weed Management Via Crop CompetitionWed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/weed-management-via-crop-competition
00:07:03Grains Research and Development CorporationnoHome gardeners know the benefits of mulch in suppressing weeds, but researchers are also encouraging broadacre grain producers to deprive weeds of sunlight and space and take the pressure off herbicides as the ‘heavy lifters’ of in-crop weed control.
While defeating weeds through crop competition isn’t new, Queensland trials have shown that crop density and narrow row spacing have significantly suppressed the prevalent weeds common sowthistle and fleabane in the northern region.
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF) and the University of Queensland (UQ) are currently testing other non-chemical controls such as varietal differences and fertiliser placement for their impact on weed growth and seed production.
QDAF project leader Dr Michael Widderick says narrow row spacing has so far shown the clearest benefit in limiting weeds.
The tactic suppressed sowthistle and fleabane quite dramatically, but in trials testing control of feathertop Rhodes grass and awnless barnyard grass, the feathertop was quick growing and competed very well against sorghum and mung beans which didn’t suppress it as much as barnyard grass, which isn’t as robust a plant.
Both awnless barnyard grass and common sowthistle no have glyphosate resistant populations and sowthistle is becoming an all year round weed issue.
The trials showed that:
Growing a competitive crop can significantly reduce weed numbers, biomass and seed production in crop while providing increases in grain yield.
Growing faba beans and chickpea at a narrow row spacing of 25cm and a high plant density of 70 and 80 plants/m2 respectively significantly reduced sowthistle biomass and seed production while increasing crop yield.
Growing wheat at narrow row spacing of 25cm and a high density of 120 plants/m2 significantly reduced awnless barnyard grass density, biomass and seed production while increasing crop yield.
Narrow row spacing (25cm) in mung bean and soybean can reduce weed growth and increased crop yield.
The critical time of weed removal in mung bean and soybean occurs at later stages of crop growth in narrow (25cm) compared to wide rows (75cm).
Michael says these key weeds are increasingly emerging later and affecting winter crops at a growth stage when residual chemistries are no longer persistent in the soil and when in‐crop herbicides are either unavailable or can no longer be applied.
But by purposefully using crop competition alongside in-crop residual and knockdown herbicides, producers can delay herbicide resistance and limit future weed populations by reducing seed set.
Further information:
Dr Michael Widderick
Leslie Research Facility
Queensland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Toowoomba, Qld
07 4529 1325
michael.widderick@daf.qld.gov.au
GRDC project code: US00084
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/deprive-weeds-of-sunlight-and-space-crop-competition-researchHome gardeners know the benefits of mulch in supp…Home gardeners know the benefits of mulch in suppressing weeds, but researchers are also encouraging broadacre grain producers to deprive weeds of sunlight and space and take the pressure off herbicides as the ‘heavy lifters’ of in-crop weed control.
While defeating weeds through crop competition isn’t new, Queensland trials have shown that crop density and narrow row spacing have significantly suppressed the prevalent weeds common sowthistle and fleabane in the northern region.
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF) and the University of Queensland (UQ) are currently testing other non-chemical controls such as varietal differences and fertiliser placement for their impact on weed growth and seed production.
QDAF project leader Dr Michael Widderick says narrow row spacing has so far shown the clearest benefit in limiting weeds.
The tactic suppressed sowthistle and fleabane quite dramatically, but in trials testing control of feathertop Rhodes grass and awnless barnyard grass, the feathertop was quick growing and competed very well against sorghum and mung beans which didn’t suppress it as much as barnyard grass, which isn’t as robust a plant.
Both awnless barnyard grass and common sowthistle no have glyphosate resistant populations and sowthistle is becoming an all year round weed issue.
The trials showed that:
Growing a competitive crop can significantly reduce weed numbers, biomass and seed production in crop while providing increases in grain yield.
Growing faba beans and chickpea at a narrow row spacing of 25cm and a high plant density of 70 and 80 plants/m2 respectively significantly reduced sowthistle biomass and seed production while increasing crop yield.
Growing wheat at narrow row spacing of 25cm and a high density of 120 plants/m2 significantly reduced awnless barnyard grass density, biomass and seed production while increasing crop yield.
Narrow row spacing (25cm) in mung bean and soybean can reduce weed growth and increased crop yield.
The critical time of weed removal in mung bean and soybean occurs at later stages of crop growth in narrow (25cm) compared to wide rows (75cm).
Michael says these key weeds are increasingly emerging later and affecting winter crops at a growth stage when residual chemistries are no longer persistent in the soil and when in‐crop herbicides are either unavailable or can no longer be applied.
But by purposefully using crop competition alongside in-crop residual and knockdown herbicides, producers can delay herbicide resistance and limit future weed populations by reducing seed set.
Further information:
Dr Michael Widderick
Leslie Research Facility
Queensland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Toowoomba, Qld
07 4529 1325
michael.widderick@daf.qld.gov.au
GRDC project code: US00084
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/deprive-weeds-of-sunlight-and-space-crop-competition-researchtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543292566Root Lesion Nematodes - kirsty owenWed, 26 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/root-lesion-nematodes-kirsty-owen
00:06:36Grains Research and Development CorporationnoCan you explain the difference between crop varieties that are tolerant, resistant and susceptible to a particular pest?
Researcher Kirsty Owen from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) says knowing the difference is critical for producers responding to one of the northern wheat industry’s thorniest problems.
The root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus thornei reduces the ability of crop roots to take up water and nutrients, leaving a sickly plant with yellowing lower leaves and poor tillering.
Populations build in susceptible crops, can survive fallow periods and have the ability to carry over between cropping seasons, and there are no registered chemical control methods.
Tolerance is the ability of a plant to produce good yields in the presence of P. thornei and its opposite is intolerance, while resistance is the ability of the plant to prevent nematode reproduction. Its opposite is susceptibility.
Kirsty says crop varieties may be tolerant but susceptible, that is, they produce good yields but allow the nematode to increase in population. The ideal combinations for management of P. thornei are varieties that are both tolerant and resistant.
In USQ’s study of chickpeas, wheat and the build-up and decline of P. thornei in the farming system, researchers found that while chickpea varieties may not suffer yield loss, the crop’s tolerance may lead to a build-up of nematodes that affects the following crop.
When P. thornei was present in paddocks at damaging populations (greater than 2/g soil), management relied on growing tolerant crop varieties that don’t suffer yield loss and increasing the number of resistant crops in the cropping sequence to reduce populations.
Trials showed that
Chickpeas generally have a good level of tolerance to P. thornei but because most varieties are susceptible, populations of the nematode will increase to attack future crops
The tolerance of a wheat variety and the populations of P. thornei at the time of planting will determine the degree of yield loss at the end of the season
Intolerant wheat varieties should be avoided when P. thornei populations are at damaging levels, but even moderately tolerant varieties may suffer yield loss.
Growers and agronomists can learn how to sample for root lesion nematodes and interpret the results by taking part in PreDicta®B courses run by SARDI; download an app that has ratings for resistance; use the NVT site comparison tool to find tolerance ratings; and tap into their local crop variety guides for more information.
Further Information
Kirsty Owen
Research Fellow (Crop nematology)
Centre for Crop Health
Institute for Agriculture and the Environment
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Qld
07 4631 1239
Kirsty.Owen@usq.edu.au
Resources
GRDC Update Paper: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/chickpeas,-wheat-and-pratylenchus-thornei-build-up-and-decline-in-the-farming-system.-chickpeas-a-combination-of-susceptibility-and-moderate-toleranceCan you explain the difference between crop varie…Can you explain the difference between crop varieties that are tolerant, resistant and susceptible to a particular pest?
Researcher Kirsty Owen from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) says knowing the difference is critical for producers responding to one of the northern wheat industry’s thorniest problems.
The root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus thornei reduces the ability of crop roots to take up water and nutrients, leaving a sickly plant with yellowing lower leaves and poor tillering.
Populations build in susceptible crops, can survive fallow periods and have the ability to carry over between cropping seasons, and there are no registered chemical control methods.
Tolerance is the ability of a plant to produce good yields in the presence of P. thornei and its opposite is intolerance, while resistance is the ability of the plant to prevent nematode reproduction. Its opposite is susceptibility.
Kirsty says crop varieties may be tolerant but susceptible, that is, they produce good yields but allow the nematode to increase in population. The ideal combinations for management of P. thornei are varieties that are both tolerant and resistant.
In USQ’s study of chickpeas, wheat and the build-up and decline of P. thornei in the farming system, researchers found that while chickpea varieties may not suffer yield loss, the crop’s tolerance may lead to a build-up of nematodes that affects the following crop.
When P. thornei was present in paddocks at damaging populations (greater than 2/g soil), management relied on growing tolerant crop varieties that don’t suffer yield loss and increasing the number of resistant crops in the cropping sequence to reduce populations.
Trials showed that
Chickpeas generally have a good level of tolerance to P. thornei but because most varieties are susceptible, populations of the nematode will increase to attack future crops
The tolerance of a wheat variety and the populations of P. thornei at the time of planting will determine the degree of yield loss at the end of the season
Intolerant wheat varieties should be avoided when P. thornei populations are at damaging levels, but even moderately tolerant varieties may suffer yield loss.
Growers and agronomists can learn how to sample for root lesion nematodes and interpret the results by taking part in PreDicta®B courses run by SARDI; download an app that has ratings for resistance; use the NVT site comparison tool to find tolerance ratings; and tap into their local crop variety guides for more information.
Further Information
Kirsty Owen
Research Fellow (Crop nematology)
Centre for Crop Health
Institute for Agriculture and the Environment
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Qld
07 4631 1239
Kirsty.Owen@usq.edu.au
Resources
GRDC Update Paper: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/chickpeas,-wheat-and-pratylenchus-thornei-build-up-and-decline-in-the-farming-system.-chickpeas-a-combination-of-susceptibility-and-moderate-tolerancetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543281673Helicoverpa Resistance Management StrategyWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/helicoverpa-resistance-management-strategy
00:16:05Grains Research and Development CorporationnoPulse growers would be well aware of the damage Helicoverpa larvae can do to their crops. Fortunately, farmers have access to strong chemistry that can adequately control the pest. But for how long? On this podcast, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) entomologist, Melina Miles, offers us an insight into her research and explains why the Helicoverpa Resistance Management Strategy is so important to the future security of the pulse industry.
Contact:
Melina Miles
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
0407 113 306
melina.miles@daf.qld.gov.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/GRDC-FS-Helicoverpa-resistance-management?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=short_url&utm_term=National&utm_content=Resistance%20management%20strategy%20for%20Helicoverpa%20armigera%20in%20Australian%20grainsPulse growers would be well aware of the damage H…Pulse growers would be well aware of the damage Helicoverpa larvae can do to their crops. Fortunately, farmers have access to strong chemistry that can adequately control the pest. But for how long? On this podcast, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) entomologist, Melina Miles, offers us an insight into her research and explains why the Helicoverpa Resistance Management Strategy is so important to the future security of the pulse industry.
Contact:
Melina Miles
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
0407 113 306
melina.miles@daf.qld.gov.au
Resources:
https://grdc.com.au/GRDC-FS-Helicoverpa-resistance-management?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=short_url&utm_term=National&utm_content=Resistance%20management%20strategy%20for%20Helicoverpa%20armigera%20in%20Australian%20grainstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543278745ROSAWed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/rosa
00:07:37Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAccording to WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development that estimate of $4.3 Billion in lost production is nearly equal to half the value of the state’s annual grain production, so soil constraint issues are significant.
The type of constraints common to the West include water repellency, acidity, subsoil compaction and soil structure decline.
And the Grains Research & Development Corporation has invested in the development of an analytical tool called ROSA.
ROSA stands for Ranking Options for Soil Amelioration and its purpose is to help grain growers rank their soils and prioritise soil amelioration options.
Further Information
Dr Elizabeth Petersen
DPIRD Economist
0404 077 194
email: Liz.Petersen@dpird.wa.gov.au
GRDC Project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236According to WA’s Department of Primary Industrie…According to WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development that estimate of $4.3 Billion in lost production is nearly equal to half the value of the state’s annual grain production, so soil constraint issues are significant.
The type of constraints common to the West include water repellency, acidity, subsoil compaction and soil structure decline.
And the Grains Research & Development Corporation has invested in the development of an analytical tool called ROSA.
ROSA stands for Ranking Options for Soil Amelioration and its purpose is to help grain growers rank their soils and prioritise soil amelioration options.
Further Information
Dr Elizabeth Petersen
DPIRD Economist
0404 077 194
email: Liz.Petersen@dpird.wa.gov.au
GRDC Project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/539536836RWA & Green Bridge SurveillanceWed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/rwa-green-bridge-surveillance
00:11:45Grains Research and Development CorporationnoTo aid Russian Wheat Aphid management planning and development of cultural controls, there is a need to know what role green bridges play in supporting RWA populations.
This information will be used to develop predictive models that will estimate seasonal aphid risk within each affected region. Findings by cesar and SARDI will enable researchers to better inform advisers and grain growers about how to best manage this new pest.
Additionally, determining what beneficial insects are best placed to manage RWA is another big question that will be investigated.
Further information:
Dr Elia Pirtle
Consultant - Sustainable Agriculture
cesar
293 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3052
m: 0414 143 456
e: epirtle@cesaraustralia.com
GRDC project code: 9176535
Useful resources
* Russian wheat aphid: Tactics for future control
https://grdc.com.au/rwa-tacticsfuturecontrol
* Russian wheat aphid: Tips & Tactics
https://grdc.com.au/TT-RWA
* Crop aphids: The Back Pocket Guide
https://grdc.com.au/CropAphidsBackPocketGuide
* Beneficial Insects: The Back Pocket Guide
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2010/08/beneficial-insects-the-back-pocket-guide-southern-and-western-regions
Contacts
Greg Baker, SARDI Science Leader - Entomology, 08 8429 0933, greg.baker@sa.gov.au
James Maino, Senior Consultant - cesar, 03 9349 4723, jmaino@cesaraustralia.com.au
Reporting RWA occurrences in 2018
Growers and advisers are encouraged to continue reporting occurrences of RWA to PestFacts and to take advantage of pest identification services provided by cesar and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) through the National Pest Information Service.
Reports from Tasmania, Victoria and Southern NSW can be made through:
the cesar website
the PestFacts Reporter App available on iTunes and Google Play
through Twitter on @cesaraustralia
contacting cesar directly at 03 9349 4723.
Reports from South Australia can be submitted through:
Twitter @PestFactsSARDI
contacting SARDI directly: Rebecca Hamdorf p: 08 8429 0682 e: rebecca.hamdorf@sa.gov.au or Kym Perry p: 08 8429 0738 m: 0421 788 357 e: kym.perry@sa.gov.au
reports can be submitted online using the PestFacts Map.To aid Russian Wheat Aphid management planning an…To aid Russian Wheat Aphid management planning and development of cultural controls, there is a need to know what role green bridges play in supporting RWA populations.
This information will be used to develop predictive models that will estimate seasonal aphid risk within each affected region. Findings by cesar and SARDI will enable researchers to better inform advisers and grain growers about how to best manage this new pest.
Additionally, determining what beneficial insects are best placed to manage RWA is another big question that will be investigated.
Further information:
Dr Elia Pirtle
Consultant - Sustainable Agriculture
cesar
293 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3052
m: 0414 143 456
e: epirtle@cesaraustralia.com
GRDC project code: 9176535
Useful resources
* Russian wheat aphid: Tactics for future control
https://grdc.com.au/rwa-tacticsfuturecontrol
* Russian wheat aphid: Tips & Tactics
https://grdc.com.au/TT-RWA
* Crop aphids: The Back Pocket Guide
https://grdc.com.au/CropAphidsBackPocketGuide
* Beneficial Insects: The Back Pocket Guide
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2010/08/beneficial-insects-the-back-pocket-guide-southern-and-western-regions
Contacts
Greg Baker, SARDI Science Leader - Entomology, 08 8429 0933, greg.baker@sa.gov.au
James Maino, Senior Consultant - cesar, 03 9349 4723, jmaino@cesaraustralia.com.au
Reporting RWA occurrences in 2018
Growers and advisers are encouraged to continue reporting occurrences of RWA to PestFacts and to take advantage of pest identification services provided by cesar and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) through the National Pest Information Service.
Reports from Tasmania, Victoria and Southern NSW can be made through:
the cesar website
the PestFacts Reporter App available on iTunes and Google Play
through Twitter on @cesaraustralia
contacting cesar directly at 03 9349 4723.
Reports from South Australia can be submitted through:
Twitter @PestFactsSARDI
contacting SARDI directly: Rebecca Hamdorf p: 08 8429 0682 e: rebecca.hamdorf@sa.gov.au or Kym Perry p: 08 8429 0738 m: 0421 788 357 e: kym.perry@sa.gov.au
reports can be submitted online using the PestFacts Map.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/537620241Adopting Practice ChangeWed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/adopting-practice-change
00:09:03Grains Research and Development CorporationnoPeople tend to see farmers as one large group of food and fibre producers. But have you ever thought about what different individuals they are? How would you encourage these independent, self-sufficient people to adopt change or innovate?
Agronomist Cam Nicholson is passionate about providing advice to boost farmers’ profitability and productivity, and one of the keys he uses is to work out the personality types of his clients.
Everybody learns and responds differently, Cam says, and over the past 15 years he’s developed his assessment of farmers based on the temperament typing of the Myers Briggs Type Indicators (MBTI) and the work of Queensland psychologist Rod Strahan.
Cam says farmers break up loosely into four types:
SJs, or ‘the dependables’ – love what they do, very reliable and methodical. They need a good reason to change.
SPs, ‘the doers’ – a bit like the dependables but they work at a more frantic pace and tend to not quite finish off jobs.
NFs, ‘the pioneers’ – first to try something, adopt new technology quickly, love to think strategically about big picture, take risks.
NFs, ‘the team builders’ – they farm with intergenerational change and the environment in mind, and both males and females contribute equally.
About 80% of farmers fall in to the first two categories - about 55% are dependables and 25% are doers. In the Australian population overall, the dependables are 40% and the doers account for 15%.
The balance are the pioneers and the team builders, who together make up about 20% of farmers. In the Australian population there are only 15% of these types.
The trick to providing advice, Cam says, is to pick the temperament type by asking the client questions, assessing their answers and observing how their farm runs.
This works both ways. Cam says farmers should identify their own personality types through simple testing online, so that they know their strengths and how they’ll respond to pressure or making decisions.
Then find complementary personality types within the business, he says, or bring someone with the necessary skills in. Ditto for involving women in the decision making, as that helps to balance out the way in which decisions are made and information gathered.
And while it’s difficult to change the personality type you’re born with, you can choose to work in some areas that aren’t natural to you, rather than continuing to work in the same way.
While there’s a bit of conjecture over the actual split, Cam believes that the influence on temperament types is 40% genetic, 40% what you learn in the formative years aged 12-15, and about 20% the crowd you hang out with.
And funnily enough, there’s not a lot of difference between the average Australian farmer in his/her 50s and 60s, and the younger digital natives coming through – they’re young, but inherently conservative, he says.
While it took him 15 years to learn this, Cam says he’s spent the following 15 years sharing his knowledge with others and becoming a more effective advisor.
Further Information
Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services
03 5258 3860 or 0417 311 098
cam@niconrural.com.au
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/agronomists-as-drivers-of-practice-change
http://www.grainandgraze3.com.au/resources/Farm_Decision_Making.pdf
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/outlook/Documents/innovation-nicholson.pdfPeople tend to see farmers as one large group of …People tend to see farmers as one large group of food and fibre producers. But have you ever thought about what different individuals they are? How would you encourage these independent, self-sufficient people to adopt change or innovate?
Agronomist Cam Nicholson is passionate about providing advice to boost farmers’ profitability and productivity, and one of the keys he uses is to work out the personality types of his clients.
Everybody learns and responds differently, Cam says, and over the past 15 years he’s developed his assessment of farmers based on the temperament typing of the Myers Briggs Type Indicators (MBTI) and the work of Queensland psychologist Rod Strahan.
Cam says farmers break up loosely into four types:
SJs, or ‘the dependables’ – love what they do, very reliable and methodical. They need a good reason to change.
SPs, ‘the doers’ – a bit like the dependables but they work at a more frantic pace and tend to not quite finish off jobs.
NFs, ‘the pioneers’ – first to try something, adopt new technology quickly, love to think strategically about big picture, take risks.
NFs, ‘the team builders’ – they farm with intergenerational change and the environment in mind, and both males and females contribute equally.
About 80% of farmers fall in to the first two categories - about 55% are dependables and 25% are doers. In the Australian population overall, the dependables are 40% and the doers account for 15%.
The balance are the pioneers and the team builders, who together make up about 20% of farmers. In the Australian population there are only 15% of these types.
The trick to providing advice, Cam says, is to pick the temperament type by asking the client questions, assessing their answers and observing how their farm runs.
This works both ways. Cam says farmers should identify their own personality types through simple testing online, so that they know their strengths and how they’ll respond to pressure or making decisions.
Then find complementary personality types within the business, he says, or bring someone with the necessary skills in. Ditto for involving women in the decision making, as that helps to balance out the way in which decisions are made and information gathered.
And while it’s difficult to change the personality type you’re born with, you can choose to work in some areas that aren’t natural to you, rather than continuing to work in the same way.
While there’s a bit of conjecture over the actual split, Cam believes that the influence on temperament types is 40% genetic, 40% what you learn in the formative years aged 12-15, and about 20% the crowd you hang out with.
And funnily enough, there’s not a lot of difference between the average Australian farmer in his/her 50s and 60s, and the younger digital natives coming through – they’re young, but inherently conservative, he says.
While it took him 15 years to learn this, Cam says he’s spent the following 15 years sharing his knowledge with others and becoming a more effective advisor.
Further Information
Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services
03 5258 3860 or 0417 311 098
cam@niconrural.com.au
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/agronomists-as-drivers-of-practice-change
http://www.grainandgraze3.com.au/resources/Farm_Decision_Making.pdf
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/outlook/Documents/innovation-nicholson.pdftag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/533120907Frost Damaged Crop Salvage Options And Seed RetentionWed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/frost-damaged-crop-salvage-options-and-seed-retention
00:05:32Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIn this podcast WA Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development research officer and Frost specialist, Dr Ben Biddulph, discusses salvage and harvest options for frost-affected cereal crops as well as what to consider if you intend holding onto seed from a frost affected crop. On the day Ben Biddulph was at DPIRD’s Frost evaluation trial site at Dale about 100k’s east of Perth.
Further Information
Dr Ben Biddulph
DPIRD Grains Directorate
3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151
0428 920 654
ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
Frost - Frequently Asked Questions, a DPIRD publication produced in collaboration with GRDC at https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
The GRDC YouTube frost playlist which includes segments about the emotional cost of frost and managing the effects of frost https://www.grdc.com.au/GRDC-Video-NationalFrostInitiativePlaylist?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotes?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support?utm_source=grdc_soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-crop?utm_source=grdc_soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
GRDC Project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236In this podcast WA Department of Primary Industri…In this podcast WA Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development research officer and Frost specialist, Dr Ben Biddulph, discusses salvage and harvest options for frost-affected cereal crops as well as what to consider if you intend holding onto seed from a frost affected crop. On the day Ben Biddulph was at DPIRD’s Frost evaluation trial site at Dale about 100k’s east of Perth.
Further Information
Dr Ben Biddulph
DPIRD Grains Directorate
3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151
0428 920 654
ben.biddulph@dpird.wa.gov.au
A range of resources to help growers identify and manage frosted crops are available on the GRDC website:
Frost Identification Guide, produced by DPIRD with co-investment from GRDC, available at https://grdc.com.au/CerealFrostIDGuide?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
Frost - Frequently Asked Questions, a DPIRD publication produced in collaboration with GRDC at https://grdc.com.au/frost-faq?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
The GRDC YouTube frost playlist which includes segments about the emotional cost of frost and managing the effects of frost https://www.grdc.com.au/GRDC-Video-NationalFrostInitiativePlaylist?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
GRDC Managing Frost Risk Tips and Tactics at https://grdc.com.au/ManagingFrostRisk?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
More information on frost management can be found via the GRDC’s suite of GrowNotes™ publications available at https://grdc.com.au/grownotes?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
Frost resources are also available on the DPIRD website at https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/frost-tools-and-support?utm_source=grdc_soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources and https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/frost/management-options-frosted-crop?utm_source=grdc_soundcloud&utm_medium=track_description&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=resources
GRDC Project code: DAW00244; DWA00243; DWA00242; DWA00236tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/530593464Tillage Systems Over The Last 50 YearsFri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/tillage-systems-over-the-last-50-years
00:10:07Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFifty years ago, the pioneers of zero and minimum tillage cropping systems had a challenging time to convince researchers and growers that these systems had benefits over a tractor and plough criss-crossing a paddock, but in 2018 the conservation farming methods are widely used across Australia.
Associate Professor David Freebairn from the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba grew up on a farm in NSW where cropping country was cultivated and stubble burnt every year.
As a University graduate, his first research task was to assess the impact on soil erosion of not cultivating and not burning stubble. David admits to thinking ‘This won’t work’, but he was amazed when rainfall simulators on different soils with different cover returned the same result every time – a significant reduction in erosion.
David has reviewed the past 50 years of research into zero and minimum till practices, since the 1960s when there were two different mindsets – the traditional method of burning stubble to reduce disease and make it easier to plant the next crop, and the idea of leaving it on the surface to protect the soil and retain water.
Catchment studies looking at water storage, erosion and runoff showed quite early the dramatic impacts of retaining stubble. One study had reduced a soil loss of 50 tonnes/ hectare/ year down to 6t/ha/yr if stubble was mulched, and 1t/ha/yr if it were zero till.
The challenge was to make the method easy to practice. At the time there were no minimum till machines on the market to plant directly into stubble, and very few herbicides. Roundup® entered the market in 1974 but cost $20/litre, and at that time growers were using 1-2L/ha.
In 1969, Hector Tod was one of the early farmers to explore tillage and planting equipment to handle higher stubble loads. Machinery evaluation programs, testing equipment imported from Canada and the US, were initiated in Queensland in the mid 1970s.
In 1968 a study started at Warwick in southeast Queensland that provided more support for conservation farming methods. It clearly showed that where there was less tillage or no tillage and stubble retained, there was an extra 30-50mm of stored water for the crop in most years.
This should have converted to extra yield, but the extra water resulted in poorer mineralisation of nitrogen into sowing, translating as lower protein and lower yields. And there was an accumulation of foliar and root diseases which got in the way of maximising the improved water capture.
From 1968-90 researchers initiated the breeding of nematode-resistant varieties.
In response to root diseases, the NSW Department of Agriculture decided to trial no till in tandem with the rotation of other crops like sorghum and pulses to follow a winter cereal.
The yield response was dramatic. The extra water was used by the rotational crop, the disease pressure was less, and yields improved by half a tonne to a tonne per hectare.
The machinery followed suit.
So should growers fear the return of cultivation? The occasional working of a no till paddock may bring new weed seeds into action, but it won’t destroy 10 years of hard work, David says.
From his review of 50 years of conservation farming, he advises growers who are still sceptical to start small and experiment.
Further Information
Associate Professor David Freebairn
National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture (Research)
University of Southern Qld, Toowoomba, Qld.
0408 876 904
david.freebairn@usq.edu.au
Resources
GRDC Update Paper: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/tillage-stubble-and-zero-till-understanding-the-data-sets-underpinning-notill-farming-systems
Presented at the Dubbo and Goondiwindi GRDC Grains Research Updates by David M Freebairn on Tillage, stubble and zero‐tillFifty years ago, the pioneers of zero and minimum…Fifty years ago, the pioneers of zero and minimum tillage cropping systems had a challenging time to convince researchers and growers that these systems had benefits over a tractor and plough criss-crossing a paddock, but in 2018 the conservation farming methods are widely used across Australia.
Associate Professor David Freebairn from the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba grew up on a farm in NSW where cropping country was cultivated and stubble burnt every year.
As a University graduate, his first research task was to assess the impact on soil erosion of not cultivating and not burning stubble. David admits to thinking ‘This won’t work’, but he was amazed when rainfall simulators on different soils with different cover returned the same result every time – a significant reduction in erosion.
David has reviewed the past 50 years of research into zero and minimum till practices, since the 1960s when there were two different mindsets – the traditional method of burning stubble to reduce disease and make it easier to plant the next crop, and the idea of leaving it on the surface to protect the soil and retain water.
Catchment studies looking at water storage, erosion and runoff showed quite early the dramatic impacts of retaining stubble. One study had reduced a soil loss of 50 tonnes/ hectare/ year down to 6t/ha/yr if stubble was mulched, and 1t/ha/yr if it were zero till.
The challenge was to make the method easy to practice. At the time there were no minimum till machines on the market to plant directly into stubble, and very few herbicides. Roundup® entered the market in 1974 but cost $20/litre, and at that time growers were using 1-2L/ha.
In 1969, Hector Tod was one of the early farmers to explore tillage and planting equipment to handle higher stubble loads. Machinery evaluation programs, testing equipment imported from Canada and the US, were initiated in Queensland in the mid 1970s.
In 1968 a study started at Warwick in southeast Queensland that provided more support for conservation farming methods. It clearly showed that where there was less tillage or no tillage and stubble retained, there was an extra 30-50mm of stored water for the crop in most years.
This should have converted to extra yield, but the extra water resulted in poorer mineralisation of nitrogen into sowing, translating as lower protein and lower yields. And there was an accumulation of foliar and root diseases which got in the way of maximising the improved water capture.
From 1968-90 researchers initiated the breeding of nematode-resistant varieties.
In response to root diseases, the NSW Department of Agriculture decided to trial no till in tandem with the rotation of other crops like sorghum and pulses to follow a winter cereal.
The yield response was dramatic. The extra water was used by the rotational crop, the disease pressure was less, and yields improved by half a tonne to a tonne per hectare.
The machinery followed suit.
So should growers fear the return of cultivation? The occasional working of a no till paddock may bring new weed seeds into action, but it won’t destroy 10 years of hard work, David says.
From his review of 50 years of conservation farming, he advises growers who are still sceptical to start small and experiment.
Further Information
Associate Professor David Freebairn
National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture (Research)
University of Southern Qld, Toowoomba, Qld.
0408 876 904
david.freebairn@usq.edu.au
Resources
GRDC Update Paper: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/02/tillage-stubble-and-zero-till-understanding-the-data-sets-underpinning-notill-farming-systems
Presented at the Dubbo and Goondiwindi GRDC Grains Research Updates by David M Freebairn on Tillage, stubble and zero‐tilltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/525832638Root Lesion Nematodes - WAWed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/root-lesion-nematodes-wa
00:13:13Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIn a bad year the cereal pest Root Lesion Nematode can cost West Australian grain growers up to $110 million in lost production.
The two main species in the West are Pratylenchus neglectus and p. quasitereoides and when seasonal conditions are conducive, the nematodes multiply, compromise growth and starve the crop of nutrients.
Dr Sarah Collins is senior nematologist with WA’s Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development and in this podcast Dr Collins talks about the current work into evaluating yield loss and what crop rotation recommendations are being offered to grain growers to help manage nematode issues.
Further Information
Dr Sarah Collins
DPIRD senior nematologist
08 9368 3612
sjcollins@agric.wa.gov.auIn a bad year the cereal pest Root Lesion Nematod…In a bad year the cereal pest Root Lesion Nematode can cost West Australian grain growers up to $110 million in lost production.
The two main species in the West are Pratylenchus neglectus and p. quasitereoides and when seasonal conditions are conducive, the nematodes multiply, compromise growth and starve the crop of nutrients.
Dr Sarah Collins is senior nematologist with WA’s Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development and in this podcast Dr Collins talks about the current work into evaluating yield loss and what crop rotation recommendations are being offered to grain growers to help manage nematode issues.
Further Information
Dr Sarah Collins
DPIRD senior nematologist
08 9368 3612
sjcollins@agric.wa.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522939810New answer to glyphosate resistant fence line weedsWed, 31 Oct 2018 23:18:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/new-answer-to-glyphosate-resistant-fence-line-weeds
00:14:51Grains Research and Development CorporationnoFencelines can be a haven for weeds that may also be resistant to glyphosate. On this podcast Weeds Specialist, Tony Cook describes a new, effective treatment for glyphosate resistant weeds in the northern region.
Further information:
Tony Cook
Technical Specialist Weeds
NSW Department of Primary Industries
02 6763 1250
tony.cook@dpi.nsw.gov.auFencelines can be a haven for weeds that may also…Fencelines can be a haven for weeds that may also be resistant to glyphosate. On this podcast Weeds Specialist, Tony Cook describes a new, effective treatment for glyphosate resistant weeds in the northern region.
Further information:
Tony Cook
Technical Specialist Weeds
NSW Department of Primary Industries
02 6763 1250
tony.cook@dpi.nsw.gov.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/535557369Improving crop productivity in sandy soilsWed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/improving-crop-productivity-in-sandy-soils
00:13:32Grains Research and Development CorporationnoSandy soils have constraints that limit crop yield. Low levels of organic matter in these soils restrict the soil’s ability to retain nutrients, compaction hinders root penetration as the plants seeks out those nutrients and water, and the structure of the sand limits its ability to retain water.
To help overcome these restrains intervention is needed and in this podcast Therese McBeath describes the types of intervention being investigated, seasonal timing of interventions and the supply of nutrients to sandy soils.
Further Information
Dr Therese McBeath
CSIRO research scientist
08 83038455
therese.mcbeath@csiro.au
GRDC Project code: CSP00203Sandy soils have constraints that limit crop yiel…Sandy soils have constraints that limit crop yield. Low levels of organic matter in these soils restrict the soil’s ability to retain nutrients, compaction hinders root penetration as the plants seeks out those nutrients and water, and the structure of the sand limits its ability to retain water.
To help overcome these restrains intervention is needed and in this podcast Therese McBeath describes the types of intervention being investigated, seasonal timing of interventions and the supply of nutrients to sandy soils.
Further Information
Dr Therese McBeath
CSIRO research scientist
08 83038455
therese.mcbeath@csiro.au
GRDC Project code: CSP00203tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/518408052Russian Wheat AphidWed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/russian-wheat-aphid2
00:06:45Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe cereal pest Russian wheat aphid was first detected in Australia two years ago in South Australia’s Mid North and has since made its way into Victoria and southern NSW and across to Tasmania.
It’s a major pest of cereal crops that injects toxins into the plant during feeding which retards growth and, with heavy infestations, kills the plant.
Entomologist Dr Paul Umina has been closely involved in monitoring Russian wheat aphid and liaising with farmers, and he’s gained some valuable insights into the pest’s behaviour, identification, agronomic management and strategies for prevention.
While it’s still early days, Paul says the pest appears to be following a similar pattern to other aphids in Australian conditions and has proven quite manageable, with growers and agronomists using US guidelines for control.
While these haven’t been validated for local conditions and cereal varieties, Paul says tips such as monitoring and being aware of the highest risk period, using seed treatments to prevent infestation early in the season, reducing the green bridge between seasons and using chemicals once an economic threshold is reached have all been successful.
Fortunately, a number of beneficial insects, predatory beetles and hover flies and other species including parasitic wasps are exerting quite good biological control over the aphid.
In the south, populations are at their highest level in spring and relatively common in autumn, with numbers dropping off in the colder, wetter months of winter and in the heat of summer.
Climatic conditions are potentially more favourable for the Russian wheat aphid in northern NSW and Queensland. Paul says while aphids are known to disperse long distances on wind currents, it’s difficult to predict how quickly they’ll move north.
New infestations of Russian wheat aphid are characterised by leaf rolling and streaking of cereal plants. Growers should be mindful of symptoms of Russian wheat aphid and notify local authorities such as state agriculture departments if they are suspected to be in a crop.
Further Information
Dr Paul Umina
cesar Pty Ltd
Melbourne.
pumina@cesaraustralia.com
03 9349 4723
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/managing-insecticide-resistance-helicoverpa-armigera-green-peach-aphid-and-an-update-on-russian-wheat-aphid
https://grdc.com.au/TT-RWA
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2018/01/act-now-to-reduce-russian-wheat-aphid-risk-in-2018The cereal pest Russian wheat aphid was first det…The cereal pest Russian wheat aphid was first detected in Australia two years ago in South Australia’s Mid North and has since made its way into Victoria and southern NSW and across to Tasmania.
It’s a major pest of cereal crops that injects toxins into the plant during feeding which retards growth and, with heavy infestations, kills the plant.
Entomologist Dr Paul Umina has been closely involved in monitoring Russian wheat aphid and liaising with farmers, and he’s gained some valuable insights into the pest’s behaviour, identification, agronomic management and strategies for prevention.
While it’s still early days, Paul says the pest appears to be following a similar pattern to other aphids in Australian conditions and has proven quite manageable, with growers and agronomists using US guidelines for control.
While these haven’t been validated for local conditions and cereal varieties, Paul says tips such as monitoring and being aware of the highest risk period, using seed treatments to prevent infestation early in the season, reducing the green bridge between seasons and using chemicals once an economic threshold is reached have all been successful.
Fortunately, a number of beneficial insects, predatory beetles and hover flies and other species including parasitic wasps are exerting quite good biological control over the aphid.
In the south, populations are at their highest level in spring and relatively common in autumn, with numbers dropping off in the colder, wetter months of winter and in the heat of summer.
Climatic conditions are potentially more favourable for the Russian wheat aphid in northern NSW and Queensland. Paul says while aphids are known to disperse long distances on wind currents, it’s difficult to predict how quickly they’ll move north.
New infestations of Russian wheat aphid are characterised by leaf rolling and streaking of cereal plants. Growers should be mindful of symptoms of Russian wheat aphid and notify local authorities such as state agriculture departments if they are suspected to be in a crop.
Further Information
Dr Paul Umina
cesar Pty Ltd
Melbourne.
pumina@cesaraustralia.com
03 9349 4723
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/managing-insecticide-resistance-helicoverpa-armigera-green-peach-aphid-and-an-update-on-russian-wheat-aphid
https://grdc.com.au/TT-RWA
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2018/01/act-now-to-reduce-russian-wheat-aphid-risk-in-2018tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/518397756Caution Needed Managing First Post Drought CropWed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/caution-needed-managing-first-post-drought-crop
00:11:57Grains Research and Development CorporationnoRespected northern region agronomist, Drew Penberthy outlines some of the agronomic issues to watch out for after drought. And we hear from a farmer who managed the mental health effects of the drought by digging a giant hole.
Drew Penberthy
Agricultural consultant
Penagcon Pty Ltd
0427 255 752
drew@penagcon.com.auRespected northern region agronomist, Drew Penber…Respected northern region agronomist, Drew Penberthy outlines some of the agronomic issues to watch out for after drought. And we hear from a farmer who managed the mental health effects of the drought by digging a giant hole.
Drew Penberthy
Agricultural consultant
Penagcon Pty Ltd
0427 255 752
drew@penagcon.com.autag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/512069727Russian Wheat Aphid 2Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/russian-wheat-aphid
00:06:45Grains Research and Development CorporationnoThe cereal pest Russian wheat aphid was first detected in Australia two years ago in South Australia’s Mid North and has since made its way into Victoria and southern NSW and across to Tasmania.
It’s a major pest of cereal crops that injects toxins into the plant during feeding which retards growth and, with heavy infestations, kills the plant.
Entomologist Dr Paul Umina has been closely involved in monitoring Russian wheat aphid and liaising with farmers, and he’s gained some valuable insights into the pest’s behaviour, identification, agronomic management and strategies for prevention.
While it’s still early days, Paul says the pest appears to be following a similar pattern to other aphids in Australian conditions and has proven quite manageable, with growers and agronomists using US guidelines for control.
While these haven’t been validated for local conditions and cereal varieties, Paul says tips such as monitoring and being aware of the highest risk period, using seed treatments to prevent infestation early in the season, reducing the green bridge between seasons and using chemicals once an economic threshold is reached have all been successful.
Fortunately, a number of beneficial insects, predatory beetles and hover flies and other species including parasitic wasps are exerting quite good biological control over the aphid.
In the south, populations are at their highest level in spring and relatively common in autumn, with numbers dropping off in the colder, wetter months of winter and in the heat of summer.
Climatic conditions are potentially more favourable for the Russian wheat aphid in northern NSW and Queensland. Paul says while aphids are known to disperse long distances on wind currents, it’s difficult to predict how quickly they’ll move north.
New infestations of Russian wheat aphid are characterised by leaf rolling and streaking of cereal plants. Growers should be mindful of symptoms of Russian wheat aphid and notify local authorities such as state agriculture departments if they are suspected to be in a crop.
Further Information
Dr Paul Umina
cesar Pty Ltd
Melbourne.
pumina@cesaraustralia.com
03 9349 4723
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/managing-insecticide-resistance-helicoverpa-armigera-green-peach-aphid-and-an-update-on-russian-wheat-aphid
https://grdc.com.au/TT-RWA
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2018/01/act-now-to-reduce-russian-wheat-aphid-risk-in-2018The cereal pest Russian wheat aphid was first det…The cereal pest Russian wheat aphid was first detected in Australia two years ago in South Australia’s Mid North and has since made its way into Victoria and southern NSW and across to Tasmania.
It’s a major pest of cereal crops that injects toxins into the plant during feeding which retards growth and, with heavy infestations, kills the plant.
Entomologist Dr Paul Umina has been closely involved in monitoring Russian wheat aphid and liaising with farmers, and he’s gained some valuable insights into the pest’s behaviour, identification, agronomic management and strategies for prevention.
While it’s still early days, Paul says the pest appears to be following a similar pattern to other aphids in Australian conditions and has proven quite manageable, with growers and agronomists using US guidelines for control.
While these haven’t been validated for local conditions and cereal varieties, Paul says tips such as monitoring and being aware of the highest risk period, using seed treatments to prevent infestation early in the season, reducing the green bridge between seasons and using chemicals once an economic threshold is reached have all been successful.
Fortunately, a number of beneficial insects, predatory beetles and hover flies and other species including parasitic wasps are exerting quite good biological control over the aphid.
In the south, populations are at their highest level in spring and relatively common in autumn, with numbers dropping off in the colder, wetter months of winter and in the heat of summer.
Climatic conditions are potentially more favourable for the Russian wheat aphid in northern NSW and Queensland. Paul says while aphids are known to disperse long distances on wind currents, it’s difficult to predict how quickly they’ll move north.
New infestations of Russian wheat aphid are characterised by leaf rolling and streaking of cereal plants. Growers should be mindful of symptoms of Russian wheat aphid and notify local authorities such as state agriculture departments if they are suspected to be in a crop.
Further Information
Dr Paul Umina
cesar Pty Ltd
Melbourne.
pumina@cesaraustralia.com
03 9349 4723
https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2018/03/managing-insecticide-resistance-helicoverpa-armigera-green-peach-aphid-and-an-update-on-russian-wheat-aphid
https://grdc.com.au/TT-RWA
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2018/01/act-now-to-reduce-russian-wheat-aphid-risk-in-2018tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/515938245Better Chickpeas To Beat The HeatThu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/better-chickpeas-to-beat-the-heat
00:08:08Grains Research and Development CorporationnoDr Angela Pattison’s been delving into an historic bank of chickpea plant varieties, some of which have been grown for hundreds of years in hot, dry places like the Middle East and brought to the Australian Grains Gene Bank in Horsham, Victoria. From there, Angela has selected small packets of seeds to breed and screen for heat tolerance.Dr Angela Pattison’s been delving into an histori…Dr Angela Pattison’s been delving into an historic bank of chickpea plant varieties, some of which have been grown for hundreds of years in hot, dry places like the Middle East and brought to the Australian Grains Gene Bank in Horsham, Victoria. From there, Angela has selected small packets of seeds to breed and screen for heat tolerance.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509277294Managing Frost RiskThu, 04 Oct 2018 04:29:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/managing-frost-risk
00:07:27Grains Research and Development CorporationnoIt’s important to recognise the psychological and financial cost of frost and how devastating it can be, particularly towards the end of the season when producers anticipate harvest only to have it damaged by frost.It’s important to recognise the psychological and…It’s important to recognise the psychological and financial cost of frost and how devastating it can be, particularly towards the end of the season when producers anticipate harvest only to have it damaged by frost.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509277018Measuring Farmers ResilienceThu, 04 Oct 2018 04:28:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/measuring-farmers-resilience
00:08:42Grains Research and Development CorporationnoChange is a continual process, Nadine says. The key is investing the same amount in people as we do in infrastructure and technology, so that rural industries can move through change events confidently and survive.Change is a continual process, Nadine says. The k…Change is a continual process, Nadine says. The key is investing the same amount in people as we do in infrastructure and technology, so that rural industries can move through change events confidently and survive.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509277846Hands Free FarmingTue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/hands-free-farming
00:07:03Grains Research and Development CorporationnoUsing the autopilot from a drone as the ‘brains’ of their vehicles, Martin and his colleagues aimed to prove that mechatronics could reduce damage to crops and soil from humans and large machines.Using the autopilot from a drone as the ‘brains’ …Using the autopilot from a drone as the ‘brains’ of their vehicles, Martin and his colleagues aimed to prove that mechatronics could reduce damage to crops and soil from humans and large machines.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509276433Soil InsightsTue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/soil-insights
00:11:19Grains Research and Development CorporationnoMike says while we have a wealth of knowledge in Australia about above-ground plant components, we don’t understand enough about roots – how variable they are between species and how they respond to different soil conditions.Mike says while we have a wealth of knowledge in …Mike says while we have a wealth of knowledge in Australia about above-ground plant components, we don’t understand enough about roots – how variable they are between species and how they respond to different soil conditions.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504791355A Tough Season Needs An Action PlanTue, 25 Sep 2018 03:10:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/a-tough-season-needs-an-action-plan
00:09:04Grains Research and Development CorporationnoGrain growers attending this year’s Henty Field days had the opportunity to hear timely advice from specialists such as NSW DPI’s southern pastures program leader Nigel Phillips.
Nigel was one of four speakers at the GRDC NSW DPI Tough Season Questions Answered forum, held as part of the field days.
After addressing the forum Nigel Phillips recorded this podcast and summarised the messages he delivered. His key message was to have an action plan, follow it through and don’t regret making a choice.
Nigel also advised growers to think about options. Just because a crop has been impacted by drought or a frost event it doesn’t mean the crop is worthless. These crops can still be a valuable source of livestock feed, high in energy and protein.Grain growers attending this year’s Henty Field d…Grain growers attending this year’s Henty Field days had the opportunity to hear timely advice from specialists such as NSW DPI’s southern pastures program leader Nigel Phillips.
Nigel was one of four speakers at the GRDC NSW DPI Tough Season Questions Answered forum, held as part of the field days.
After addressing the forum Nigel Phillips recorded this podcast and summarised the messages he delivered. His key message was to have an action plan, follow it through and don’t regret making a choice.
Nigel also advised growers to think about options. Just because a crop has been impacted by drought or a frost event it doesn’t mean the crop is worthless. These crops can still be a valuable source of livestock feed, high in energy and protein.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504791349Drought & Seed QualityTue, 25 Sep 2018 03:10:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/drought-seed-quality
00:06:50Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAnother of the speakers at the Henty Field Days grower forum was NSW DPI’s research agronomist Graeme Sandral. Graeme spoke about the seed quality issues that can result from a tough season and how they impact next year’s grain yield.
In this podcast Graeme Sandral also discusses crop nutrition and fertiliser management next season. Graeme points out that because less nutrient will leave the paddock, due to less grain being produced, the unused Nitrogen and Phosphorus left behind in the soil should be factored into next season’s fertiliser needs.Another of the speakers at the Henty Field Days g…Another of the speakers at the Henty Field Days grower forum was NSW DPI’s research agronomist Graeme Sandral. Graeme spoke about the seed quality issues that can result from a tough season and how they impact next year’s grain yield.
In this podcast Graeme Sandral also discusses crop nutrition and fertiliser management next season. Graeme points out that because less nutrient will leave the paddock, due to less grain being produced, the unused Nitrogen and Phosphorus left behind in the soil should be factored into next season’s fertiliser needs.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504790617Optimising Feed QualityTue, 25 Sep 2018 03:07:50 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/optimising-feed-quality
00:08:38Grains Research and Development CorporationnoLessons learnt from past droughts and frosts events need to be applied to this season, especially in regards to determining the feed quality of a crop. This was some of the advise passed onto grain growers by NSW DPI Feed lab chemist Richard Meyer at the Henty Field Days grain grower forum.
The forum was organised by GRDC and NSW DPI to provide growers with an opportunity to get good farm management advise during a tough season.
As you’ll hear in this podcast data kept from feed samples taken from previous drought stressed and frost damaged crops provides a valuable reference point for when to cut for hay or silage to optimism your crop’s feed quality.Lessons learnt from past droughts and frosts even…Lessons learnt from past droughts and frosts events need to be applied to this season, especially in regards to determining the feed quality of a crop. This was some of the advise passed onto grain growers by NSW DPI Feed lab chemist Richard Meyer at the Henty Field Days grain grower forum.
The forum was organised by GRDC and NSW DPI to provide growers with an opportunity to get good farm management advise during a tough season.
As you’ll hear in this podcast data kept from feed samples taken from previous drought stressed and frost damaged crops provides a valuable reference point for when to cut for hay or silage to optimism your crop’s feed quality.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504776166Crop Biomass AssessmentTue, 25 Sep 2018 02:24:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/grdc/crop-biomass-assessment
00:07:53Grains Research and Development CorporationnoAt the recent southern NSW, Henty Field Days, GRDC with NSW DPI presented a special grower forum called Tough Season Questions Answered. The idea of the forum was to give grain growers an opportunity to hear timely advise on crop management decisions and have their questions answered.
One of the speakers was Dr Felicity Harris a Cereal Physiologist with NSW DPI who highlighted the need to identify biomass in paddocks so that informed decisions could be made to either take a crop through to harvest, cut for fodder, silage, or to consider grazing options.
In this podcast Dr Harris encourages growers to measure biomass at both a paddock and farm scale sand to be aware of any underlying damage that might have been caused by frost events.At the recent southern NSW, Henty Field Days, GRD…At the recent southern NSW, Henty Field Days, GRDC with NSW DPI presented a special grower forum called Tough Season Questions Answered. The idea of the forum was to give grain growers an opportunity to hear timely advise on crop management decisions and have their questions answered.
One of the speakers was Dr Felicity Harris a Cereal Physiologist with NSW DPI who highlighted the need to identify biomass in paddocks so that informed decisions could be made to either take a crop through to harvest, cut for fodder, silage, or to consider grazing options.
In this podcast Dr Harris encourages growers to measure biomass at both a paddock and farm scale sand to be aware of any underlying damage that might have been caused by frost events.